Parks and Open Space Development Manual

Park and Open Space Development Guide

June 2015 (Revised April 2020)

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Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................ i

Disclaimer ................................................................................................................. v

Executive Summary .................................................................................................... v

Introduction ........................................................................................... 1

Park and Open Space Development .......................................................... 1

Park and Open Space Designation and Zones ............................................. 2

Types of Parks (Park Classification) ........................................................... 2

Types of Open Spaces ............................................................................. 3

Who Should Use this Guide? .................................................................... 3

How Should this Guide be Used? .............................................................. 3

The Development Process ........................................................................ 5

Development Options .............................................................................. 5

Flow Charts ........................................................................................... 6

CHART 1: Comparison of Development Options for Park and Open Space ...... 7

OPTION CHART: Option 1, Developer Completes Minimum Requirements

(Steps 1-5) & City Completes Park Development (Steps 6-10) ..................... 8

OPTION CHART: Option 2, Developer Completes Park / Open Space (Steps 1-

5) ......................................................................................................... 9

Park Development Options ..................................................................... 11

Overview ............................................................................................. 11

No Park Block Present in the Subdivision ................................................. 12

3.3 Option 1: Park Block Present in the Subdivision, Developer Completes

Minimum Requirements (Steps 1-5) & City Completes Park Development

(Steps 6-10) ........................................................................................ 13

Option 1 Step 1: Development Review .................................................... 13

Option 1 Step 2: Draft Plan of Subdivision ............................................... 14

Option 1 Step 3: Subdivision Agreement ................................................. 15

Option 1 Step 4: Registration Phase ........................................................ 15

Option 1 Step 5: Park Construction and Assumption ................................. 16

Option 1 Step 6: Facility Fit Plan for Future Park ....................................... 17

Option 1 Step 7: Capital Budgeting Approval ............................................ 17

Option 1 Step 8: Master Plan and Functional Plan ..................................... 18


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Option 1 Step 9: Detailed Design of Park Facilities .................................... 18

Option 1 Step 10: Park Construction and Assumption ................................ 19

3.4 Option 2: Park Block Present in the Subdivision, Developer Completes Park

(Steps 1-5) .......................................................................................... 20





Option 2 Step 5: Park Construction and Assumption ................................. 26

Open Space and Trail Development Options ............................................. 31

Overview ............................................................................................. 31

No Open Space Block Present in the Subdivision ....................................... 32

4.3 Option 1: Open Space Block Present in the Subdivision, Developer Completes

Minimum Requirements (Steps 1-5) & City Completes Open Space

Development (Steps 6-10) .................................................................... 33





Option 1 Step 5: Open Space Construction and Assumption ....................... 37

Option 1 Step 6: Facility Fit for Future Open Space ................................... 38

Option 1 Step 7: Capital Budgeting Approval ............................................ 38

Option 1 Step 8: Master Plan and Functional Plan ..................................... 39

Option 1 Step 9: Detailed Design of Open Space Facilities ......................... 39

Option 1 Step 10: Open Space Construction and Assumption ..................... 40

4.4 Option 2: Open Space Block Present in the Subdivision, Developer Completes

Open Space (Steps 1-5) ........................................................................ 41





Option 2 Step 5: Open Space and Trail Construction and Assumption .......... 48

Appendix A – Glossary ......................................................................................... A-1

Appendix B – Planning Documentation ................................................................... B-1

Appendix C – Drawing and Submission Standards ................................................... C-1


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Appendix D – Standard Requirements for Park and Open Space Development ............. D-1

Appendix E – Internal and External Approvals .......................................................... E-1

Appendix F – Parkland/Open Space and Trail Development Financing Agreement

(PDFA/OSTDFA) ............................................................................................ F-1

Appendix G – Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Principles for Park

and Open Space Design ................................................................................ G-1

Appendix H – Playground Equipment Standards ...................................................... H-1

Appendix I – Spray Pad Standards ......................................................................... I-1

Appendix J – Park and Trail Standards .................................................................... J-1

Appendix K – Approved Tree Species for Parks and Open Spaces ............................... K-1

Appendix L – Park and Open Space Standard Detail Drawings.................................... L-1

Appendix M – Park and Open Space Standard Specifications ..................................... M-1



Executive Summary

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Disclaimer

Information in the Park and Open Space Development Guide is subject to change without

notice. The reader must ensure that they have the most current version of this guide and all

other documents referenced therein. Please contact Landscape Architectural Services (LAS),

Environmental Services, Public Works to verify that this is the most up-to-date version or

see the City of Hamilton website and search “Park and Open Space Development Guide”.

The Park and Open Space Development Guide shall not be a static document and is

subject to change without notice. It is the intent of the Public Works Department to update

this Guide as required with new and more efficient standards or requirements to ensure the

health and safety of its park patrons, the economic feasibility and sustainability of the City

of Hamilton’s park and open space assets, and its environmental resources.

The preparation of the Park and Open Space Development Guide has deliberately

prepared each Chapter of the Guide to stand on its own. Therefore, the reader in reviewing

the entire document may sense that there has been repetition due to this strategy.

A glossary of terms used throughout this document can be found in Appendix A –

Glossary.

Executive Summary

The Park and Open Space Development Guide was created by the Public Works

Department of the City of Hamilton and included inter-departmental assistance, to define

the requirements and guidelines in the development of parks and open spaces within the

City. Several years ago, this guide received valuable input from the Hamilton Halton Home

Builders Association (HHHBA) which the City of Hamilton has sincerely appreciated. During

this time, the development community, through the Parkland Development Financing

Agreement (PDFA) and the Open Space and Trail Development Financing Agreement

(OSTDFA), has successfully participated in the design and construction of at least a dozen

park and open space development projects.

While the format version of the Guide has been updated, and processes better described, it

remains the goal that this Guide continue to be used by the development community,

consultants, and City of Hamilton staff as a resource tool in defining the process of creating

Hamilton’s parks and open spaces, either by the development community or by the City of

Hamilton itself. It is also the intention of this Guide to identify the design standards for the

design and construction of park and open space lands.


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The objectives of the Park and Open Space Development Guide include the following:

• To define the process and approvals required in designing and constructing park and

open space lands.

• To promote contact and feedback with the development community on the provision

of park and open space resources.

• To ensure that the proposed parkland is efficient and sufficient in size, layout,

location, and suitable topography, and supports both active and passive recreation

for the citizens of Hamilton.

• To create the OPTION for developers to build parks or open spaces, only IF both

the Developer and the City agree with this Option.

• To promote the Parkland Development Financing Agreement (PDFA) and Open

Space and Trail Development Financing Agreement (OSTDFA) which is the

agreement between a developer and the City to construct a park or open space by

the developer for the City and the City’s timing and payment for this work generally

through Development Charges reimbursement.

• To improve the timing of the delivery of parks and open spaces to the City of

Hamilton’s existing and future residents.

• To support the delivery of parks to the residents of Hamilton utilizing cost effective

methodologies related to the applicable development charges funding.

• To complement existing City of Hamilton Planning and Economic Development

Department (PED) documents related to parks and open spaces.

The Park and Open Space Development Guide outlines two OPTIONS for the design

and development of both park and open space lands.

Both OPTIONS are defined in the Guide as to the process, responsibilities, and approvals

typically required in undertaking these Development Options for Park and Open Space

lands.

OPTION 1 continues the process of park development as it existed in the former City of

Hamilton prior to the amalgamation of the City of Hamilton and adjacent communities, in

which the Development Community was required to provide the first stage of development

of a park or open space. That is, developers ensured the park grading complimented the

overall subdivision grading design complete with any required swales or catch basins. In

addition, the park or open space was seeded with grass, and the common boundaries

between the public parkland and private lands were fenced according to City standards. In

this OPTION, the City of Hamilton would later “complete” the park with the addition of

recreational amenities such as playground equipment, multi-purpose courts, sports fields,

site furnishings and plantings for examples.


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OPTION 2 provides the opportunity for a developer to design and build a completed park or

open space in a new subdivision development. This OPTION would reimburse the developer

for the Development Charge related items for both park and open space development.

For a Developer to proceed with OPTION 2, that is the Developer building the complete

park or open space, a Parkland Development Financing Agreement (PDFA) or Open

Space and Trail Development Financing Agreement (OSTDFA), including a park

specific Project Charter with the City is required. The PDFA / OSTDFA is the agreement

between a developer and the City to construct a park or open space by the developer for

the City and defines reimbursement of related Development Charges to the Developer. The

PDFA / OSTDFA is required to be legally executed with the City Manager’s Office. The

template for the PDFA / OSTDFA is included in this Guide for reference.

The advantages of the development community choosing OPTION 2, that is, developers

designing and building parks and open spaces, are as follows:

• The completed park or open space should be available to the new residential

community’s residents closer to their time of moving into the community;

• With the development community building parks and open spaces there is the

potential of the development cost of these resources being reduced; and

• OPTION 2 requires both the developer and the City agreeing in order to proceed

with this strategy. Therefore, the development community and the City both have

the choice to proceed with this OPTION.

To further assist the Development Community and City staff in undertaking either of the

OPTIONS described, the Park and Open Space Development Guide also defines

Development Standard Resources. These resources include a primary listing of pertinent

related planning and design information, standard construction details, construction

specifications, drawing submission standards, tender requirements, and construction

information and expectations. It should be noted that the procedures for tendering of park

or open space development has been coordinated, as closely as possible, with the principles

and tender process outlined with the City of Hamilton’s Construction and Material

Specifications Manual (C&MSM), latest version.



Chapter 1: Introduction

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Introduction

Park and Open Space Development

Parks and open spaces provide an important resource to the residents and visitors to the

City of Hamilton and play a key role in the quality of life that is enjoyed by our residents.

These spaces deliver many benefits to both new and established communities across our

City. Access to green spaces improves our physical and mental health, bring our

communities closer, and make our neighbourhoods more attractive places to live and work.

Parks, open spaces and areas with trails are important as Hamilton becomes more and more

developed. It is essential to match development growth with recreational areas for everyone

to enjoy. The Government of Ontario recognizes the importance of this through the Ontario

Planning Act. The Act requires developers to provide land or cash-in-lieu of land for

recreational use to the City within a development area. The preservation and creation of

these spaces helps to encourage a healthy and active city.

The goal of this guide is to describe the process

of developing Hamilton’s parks and open

spaces. It is designed to help the development

community, City staff, and external stakeholders

along each step of the park, open space and

trail development process. The guide outlines

how to obtain approvals and provides the tools

to maintain consistent delivery of recreational

areas. It is also the aim of this guide to identify

the standards for the design and construction of

park and open space lands.

The guide contains two development Chapters. Chapter 3: covers the development of parks,

while Chapter 4: outlines open space and trails. The two Chapters are similar in their

development processes but are different in description and purpose.

This guide references development resources to further help with the process. These

resources are comprised of a glossary, relevant planning information, relevant design

information and standards, drawing submission standards, tender requirements, a project

charter template, a City-developer financing agreement template, a list of standardized

construction details, a list of standardized park construction specifications and relevant

construction information and expectations. This information can be found in the

Appendices.

Parks and open spaces are

important as Hamilton

becomes more and more

developed. It is essential to

match this growth with

recreational areas for

everyone to enjoy.



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Park and Open Space Designation and Zones

The City of Hamilton has four categories of Parks and two categories of Open Space in the

Urban Hamilton Official Plan (UHOP) and five zones in Zoning By-law 05-200 Open Space

and Parks Classification that generally align with the UHOP categories as follows:

Urban Hamilton Official Plan (UHOP) Zoning By-law 05-200

City-Wide City-Wide Park (P3) Zone

Community Community Park (P2) Zone

Neighbourhood Neighbourhood Park (P1) Zone

Parkette Parkette (P1, P4 or other) Zone

General Open Space Open Space (P4) Zone

Natural Open Space Conservation/Hazard Land (P5) Zone

Types of Parks (Park Classification)

City Wide Parks: are municipally, regionally, provincially or nationally significant

destinations that meet the needs of residents and are of interest to visitors. These facilities

are often associated with major recreation, education or leisure activities and may have

natural, historic, or unique features. They range greatly in size and type.

Community Parks: serve more than one neighbourhood but are not intended to serve the

City as a whole. Community Parks have more intensive recreational facilities such as sports

fields, and recreational and community centres. These facilities shall have good

transportation access along adjacent arterial or collector roadways and provide adequate

parking to meet anticipated demand. Community Parks in the urban area should

appropriately be located along transit routes. They serve a population of approximately

20,000 people and have a minimum size of approximately 7.0 hectares city wide.

Neighbourhood Parks: primarily cater to the recreational needs and interests of the

residents living within its general vicinity. Residents can easily walk or bike to these parks.

Neighbourhood Parks are generally comprised of municipal parkland, containing a mixture of

passive areas, sports facilities, informal and formal play areas, and may include natural

areas. They serve a population of approximately 5,000 people and have a minimum size of

approximately 2.0 hectares.

Parkettes: are small open spaces which have no or limited recreational facilities. They are

generally located in the older urban areas where they serve an important function in the

provision of open space opportunities.



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Types of Open Spaces

General Open Space: shall include golf courses, community gardens, pedestrian and

bicycle trails, walkways, picnic areas, beaches, remnant parcels of open space lands, and

urban plazas, squares and core spaces. These areas do not function as parks but are used

for both active and passive recreational activities.

Natural Open Space: shall include lands with significant natural features and landscapes

such as woodlots, hazard lands, forested slopes, creek/ravine corridors, the Niagara

Escarpment, environmentally sensitive areas (of natural and scientific interest), and areas of

wildlife habitat. These areas perform important biological and ecological functions and

provide passive recreational opportunities.

Who Should Use this Guide?

This guide shall be used by the development community in the process of submitting a

development application that incorporates a park or open space component within the City

of Hamilton. It is designed to provide insight on the development process to consultants,

residents and community stakeholders alike. Additionally, this guide shall be used by

internal City staff to direct the review process and to establish the staff sections responsible

for approvals.

How Should this Guide be Used?

The guide should be used in conjunction with other planning, engineering and landscape

architectural documentation referenced throughout. The goal is to guide the process of

submitting or reviewing a development application within the City of Hamilton and to inform

individuals of the requirements related to park and open space lands.



Chapter 2: The Development Process

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The Development Process

Development Options

There are two Options offered for the development of parks and open spaces. Developers

are required to complete only the minimum construction requirements (Option 1) or they

may choose to build a complete park or open space and trails (Option 2). This gives the

developer the flexibility to choose the option that best fits their goals and objectives for

their development project.

Option 1 is the traditional development model used in the City of Hamilton and consists of

the City designing and constructing the majority of the work for the park or open space. For

parks, the developer is responsible for rough grading, fine grading, fencing, service stubs to

the park, stormwater drainage infrastructure and seeding, all to City standards. If it is

general open space, the developer is responsible for providing pedestrian access (sidewalk

or walkways) with bollards, hard surfacing treatment, and fencing. Natural open space may

not allow pedestrian access or hard surfacing. Developers are also required to fence any

Figure 1: Minimum requirements

met by the developer

Option 1: The developer only

completes the first stage of park

development and makes sure

minimum requirements are met.

The City of Hamilton later “finishes”

the park or open space with

recreational features and amenities.

Figure 2: Park development

completed by the developer

Option 2: The developer designs

and builds a finished park or open

space and trails. This method

usually supplies the finished

product to a community sooner

than Option 1. This Option repays

the developer with the development

related charges collected by the

City for park development.



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open space with neighbouring land uses. Grading and seeding might also be required

depending on the design of the subdivision. Development Charges are primarily used by the

City to tender and complete the construction of the remaining works which may include

such items as sports facilities, creative play structures, multi-purpose courts, walkways,

plantings, utilities, and other amenities.

Additional information on the requirements for Option 1 can be found in the City’s Local

Service Policy (LSP), which can be found in the City’s most recent Development Charges

Study.

Option 2 is available only if both the developer and City are in agreement that the

developer undertakes the design and construction of the park or open space on behalf of the

City. This Option repays the developer with the development related charges collected by

the City for park development and construction. This model usually supplies the finished

product more quickly to the community than Option 1.

Flow Charts

The following flow charts are designed to assist with the understanding of the processes

involved with developing park and open space lands. The charts contain numbered steps

that correspond with the Option Chapters that follow to assist with referencing. The flow

charts are a general overview of the development process, while the description of the

Option scenarios offer a more detailed look at what a developer may encounter.

A comparison of the two Options available for park and open space development in the

City is outlined in the first chart titled CHART 1: Comparison of Development Options

for Park and Open Space. The next two charts under OPTION CHARTS explain Option 1

and Option 2 in greater detail. These two charts are divided into two columns. The left

column outlines the development steps involved for both the developer and the City to each

carry out. The right column indicates which internal City staff are involved in that step of the

flow chart.

Please note that the flow charts are to be read in combination with the Options Chapters

where more detailed descriptions and explanations are provided.



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CHART 1: Comparison of Development Options for Park

and Open Space



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OPTION CHART: Option 1, Developer Completes Minimum

Requirements (Steps 1-5) & City Completes Park

Development (Steps 6-10)



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OPTION CHART: Option 2, Developer Completes Park /

Open Space (Steps 1-5)



Chapter 3: Park Development Options

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Park Development Options

Overview

Through consultation with the Hamilton Halton Home Builders Association (HHHBA), it was

clear that not all developers in Hamilton would be interested in participating in the

construction of complete parks. However, the City of Hamilton wanted to ensure that the

Option was available to those developers that would be interested in doing such work as

part of their overall subdivision construction.

To help understand the range of possibilities for park development, the City of Hamilton has

identified three basic scenarios. Each of these scenarios reflects a common circumstance

that a developer may encounter. These scenarios are not intended to represent all

development conditions a developer may encounter but to simply offer a broad overview.

The three scenarios cover:

1) No park block present in a subdivision

2) Park block present (developer chooses Option 1)

3) Park block present (developer and City chooses Option 2)

As previously stated, developers have two Options to develop parkland:

1) Option 1 is the traditional option in the City of Hamilton. If a developer has a

park block in the subdivision, they are responsible, as part of the subdivision

agreement, for the minimum construction requirements. For a park this

includes rough grading, fine grading, fencing, service stubs to the park,

stormwater drainage infrastructure and seeding. The park, upon City approval,

is assumed in that condition and the development is completed sometime in the

future by the City.

Additional information on the requirements for Option 1 can be found in the

City’s Local Service Policy (LSP), which can be found in the City’s most recent

Development Charges Study.

2) Option 2 lets developers build the complete park and is common in many

municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area. The developer and the City must be

in agreement for this option to proceed. This usually produces a completed

park for the community faster than Option 1.



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No Park Block Present in the Subdivision

Description

of Scenario

Many subdivisions in the City will not have any parkland identified through

the planning process. In this case, there is still City involvement by

Landscape Architectural Services (LAS) of Public Works. This Section

generally comments on all Draft Plan applications.

Overview

In this scenario, Draft Plan submissions are received and reviewed by the

City. Comments are made on streetscape elements, pedestrian linkages, and

Record of Site Condition. Comments are also made on other features

identified on a case-by-case basis. Since this scenario assumes there are no

proposed parks, a cash-in-lieu payment value is established (see City By-

laws No. 17-039 and 09-124 for more information). Plans for approval at the

Registration Phase are reviewed and approved by the City.

City’s Role

Development Planning of the Planning and Economic Development

Department (PED) circulates Draft Plan applications when they are

submitted by the developer. Comments from LAS are made on the individual

applications and submitted to Development Planning. Plans are then

prepared by the Developer at the Registration Phase on features that LAS

commented on. These plans are submitted to Growth Management of PED.

The plans are then recirculated to the LAS staff for review and comment.

Written approval will be given to Growth Management once LAS is satisfied

with the plans. Any issues with the plans are identified in writing to Growth

Management. This information is then sent to the developer so that changes

can be made. Parkland dedication or cash-in-lieu of Parkland is also

identified at this time by the Real Estate Section of PED established (see City

By-laws No. 17-039 and 09-124 for more information).

Developer’s

Role

The developer must apply for Draft Plan approval and work with City staff to

satisfy any development concerns. When this is achieved, plans are

submitted to Growth Management of PED. These plans are used by City staff

for approval of the details of each phase. After written comments are

received, the developer must amend any issues with the plans and resubmit.

Plans requiring approvals on specialized features are submitted at the same

time as the engineering plans submission. Note: LAS staff needs a

minimum of three weeks to review and comment on plan drawing

submissions.



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3.3 Option 1: Park Block Present in the Subdivision,

Developer Completes Minimum Requirements (Steps

1-5) & City Completes Park Development (Steps 6-10)

Description

of Option

Option 1 describes when the City assumes parkland that meet minimum

requirements completed by the developer in accordance with the Planning

Act and specific Subdivision Agreement. The minimum requirements include

rough grading, fine grading, fencing, service stubs to the park, stormwater

drainage infrastructure and seeding (See the City’s Local Service Policy for

more information). These items must be inspected and approved by City

staff.

Option 1 Step 1: Development Review

Step 1a: Official Plan

Overview

The Official Plan for the City of Hamilton includes Parkland Planning and

Classification Information. For more information about the Official Plan and

the types of Parkland Classification, refer to Appendix B – Planning

Documentation.

City’s Role


Department (PED) will direct park planning at this step and facilitate the

development application process. Development Planning reviews the Official

Plan, applicable secondary/neighbourhood plans and the zoning By-law to

determine where parks and/or open space may be required and if an Official

Plan and/or Zoning By-Law amendment is required in addition to the draft

plan of subdivision application. If an Official Plan amendment is needed, the

application is circulated to Landscape Architectural Services (LAS) for

comment. Comments are required from LAS if there is a park or open space

issue. City PED staff will investigate to determine if parkland is required in

the subdivision development and LAS will confirm parkland programming

requirements. Parkland dedication, deficits and other related information are

reviewed by PED staff.

Developer’s

Role

If required, the developer must submit relevant information and an

application for an Official Plan amendment and/or Zoning By-law

amendment.

Step 1b: Secondary Plan/Neighbourhood Plan

Overview

The Secondary/Neighbourhood Planning process determines the park

location and classification. The planning process is referenced in Appendix

B – Planning Documentation. Many new subdivisions are subject to

Secondary/Neighbourhood Plans and the location of the parkland block will

have already been identified for development. Should a Secondary/

Neighbourhood Plan not exist, requirements are determined using existing

and future parkland need and is defined by the City’s Official Plan and

Zoning By-Law.



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City’s Role

City involvement is led by the Community Planning division of PED. LAS and

the Recreation Division give direction to preferred park location, total area

requirements, park envelope shape, programming, access, street frontage,

and fencing.

Developer’s

Role

The developer, if a current landowner, will be consulted by Community

Planning for input to the planning process leading to the City’s preferred

Secondary/Neighbourhood Plan (refer to Appendix B – Planning

Documentation).

Option 1 Step 2: Draft Plan of Subdivision

Step 2a: Program Development

Overview

During this step, the park block is assessed to determine what facilities are

required or can be accommodated. This depends on the road frontage,

envelope shape, size, and grading of the park. The Draft Plan will cover all

phases of the proposed development. The park block is also evaluated for

program requirements at this point. See Appendix J – Park and Trail

Standards for more information on park/trail programming and how

amenities/features are determined.

City’s Role The Recreation Division determines requirements for park facilities on a

case-by-case basis.

Developer’s

Role

It is the developer’s decision when to submit the Draft Plan of Subdivision.

The developer is required to have a pre-consultation meeting with City

officials which will identify the comments and requirements for the

subdivision before a formal submission. Once the comments are received,

the developer must choose how to proceed with the Draft Plan. The

developer can contact Development Planning with any questions or concerns

at this step or continue following this guide.

Step 2b: Facility Fit Plan

Overview

The Facility Fit Plan acts as a preliminary concept plan for the park. It is

used to determine potential layouts of the park and any facilities that are

required. The plan also identifies any conflicts between the desired facilities,

the proposed park parcel, and neighbouring land uses for the City and

developer to resolve any issues early in the development process.

City’s Role

LAS prepares the Facility Fit Plan using information from the Recreation

Division. LAS staff ensure that the required facilities are possible within the

proposed park envelope and work with the developer to achieve an optimal

park layout.

Developer’s

Role

The developer works with the City to reach the City’s parkland goals. This

may require meeting with City staff to discuss options for parkland layout.

When the developer chooses Option 1, the City will present the preferred

Facility Fit plan for the parkland. The City also specifies the program goals

for the future park.



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Step 2c: Draft Conditions

Overview

Draft Conditions are prepared by Development Planning based on the

comments from internal staff and outside agencies review of the proposed

Draft Plan. Draft Conditions that relate to all phases of the subdivision are

added into the Subdivision Agreement (Step #3a).

City’s Role

LAS staff comment on the entire Draft Plan. Comments focus on park and

open space blocks, pedestrian connections, trail systems, and any other

features that require approval by LAS. These comments are sent to

Development Planning to be included in the Draft Conditions for the

subdivision. Draft Plan Conditions are identified for features that impact the

park block during the City review of the Draft Plan.

Developer’s

Role

The developer follows the procedure outlined by Development Planning for

this step. Revisions to the Draft Plan are completed as per the City’s and

external agencies’ comments.

Option 1 Step 3: Subdivision Agreement

Step 3a: Agreement Preparation

Overview

The Subdivision Agreement is prepared following the approval of the Draft

Plan. The Draft Conditions are added into the Subdivision Agreement for all

phases of the subdivision.

City’s Role

The Subdivision Agreement is prepared by Growth Management and Legal

Services of the City Manager’s Office. Development Planning will confirm

with LAS that the parkland has been included in the 10 Year Park Capital

Budget Forecast. The park development is scheduled into the budget

forecast based on demand for park development in the City.

Developer’s

Role

The developer follows the procedure outlined by the Development Planning

Section for this step. Revisions to the Draft Plan are completed as per the

City’s and external agencies’ comments.

Option 1 Step 4: Registration Phase

Step 4a: Plan Submission

Overview

The developer either registers the subdivision in its entirety or registers

each phase of the subdivision individually. These phases are identified in the

Draft Plan (Step #2) and the Subdivision Agreement (Step #3). An

engineering submission from the developer’s consultant is required for each

phase. The submission outlines the details of the works in that phase. City

approvals are required before the subdivision is registered. Securities for the

subdivision works are taken at this step.

City’s Role

LAS reviews the park and open space development plans submitted by the

developer through Growth Management. LAS provides the approvals of these

plans necessary for registration. Any issues with the plans are identified to

Growth Management staff. Note: LAS staff need a minimum of three

weeks to review and comment on any plan drawing submissions.



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Developer’s

Role

The developer submits plans to Growth Management for approval and

registration of the phase of development. Minimum park requirements

include rough grading, fine grading, fencing on all boundaries next to private

lands, service stubs to the park, stormwater drainage infrastructure, topsoil

and seeding finished. Service stubs must also be provided to street frontage

on the common boundary of the park. Requirements for plan submissions

related to LAS approvals are found in Appendix C – Drawing and

Submission Standards. If flaws are found in the submission, the developer

will revise and resubmit for approval. Plans must be submitted in a timely

manner so that there is enough time for review and comment by staff. The

developer will provide securities for the works in each phase of subdivision.

The minimum park works are covered by the engineering securities

identified in the phases. At the time of Subdivision Registration, the

developer will provide: 1) a Record of Site Condition for all park and open

space lands and any lands being dedicated to or purchased by the City and

2) a Letter of Reliance from the environmental consultant. For Option 2,

transfer of the parkland will not occur at the Registration Phase. The transfer

will happen at the time of the City’s approval of Substantial Performance of

the park (Step #5b).

Option 1 Step 5: Park Construction and Assumption

Step 5a: Inspections

Overview

Parkland must meet minimum development requirements as outlined in the

Subdivision Agreement (Step #3a). Standards for these minimum

requirements are found in Appendix D – Standard Requirements for

Park and Open Space Development. An inspection is conducted to verify

that the work is completed to City standards.

City’s Role

Growth Management staff coordinates an inspection of the parkland. This is

led by LAS and Parks and Cemeteries. The inspection ensures that the work

meets the City’s standards. Staff identify any issues or outstanding

deficiencies with the work to be corrected by the developer. Corrections

must be made before Substantial Performance (Step #5b) and park

assumption (Step #5c).

Developer’s

Role

Any issues or outstanding deficiencies identified by City staff during the

inspection are to be corrected by the developer. City staff must be notified

when this is complete for a second inspection to take place.

Step 5b: Substantial Performance

Overview The park development works must receive final site inspection approval and

sign-off before assumption by the City.

City’s Role

Parks and Cemeteries staff prepare a final sign-off letter after the final

inspection (Step #5a). This verifies that the works are accepted and that all

issues and deficiencies have been corrected.

Developer’s

Role

The developer must maintain the park until the final sign-off letter is

received.



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Step 5c: Maintenance Assumption

Overview

Maintenance assumption occurs after final sign-off and approval of the

minimum park requirements (Step #5b). A two-year warranty period starts

at the Substantial Performance approval date. A final warranty inspection is

conducted by City staff at the end of this period. Any deficiencies found by

the City are corrected by the developer before the park block is assumed by

the City.

City’s Role

Parks and Cemeteries is responsible for the maintenance of the park after

final approval (Step #5b). Parks and Cemeteries staff identify any deficient

warranty works during this two-year warranty period to Growth Management

who then contact the developer to complete the warranty work. A final

inspection by Growth Management, LAS and Parks and Cemeteries staff is

conducted at the end of the warranty period.

Developer’s

Role

The developer must complete any warranty works in a timely manner

identified during the warranty period and as identified at the final inspection.

The developer can apply for a release of the securities after the two-year

warranty period once deficiencies have been corrected.

No Further Developer Involvement, City to Complete Park Development

(Steps 6-10).

Option 1 Step 6: Facility Fit Plan for Future Park

Step 6a: Facility Fit Plan

Overview

A Facility Fit Plan is required at this point if it was not fully completed at the

Draft Plan stage of development. The Facility Fit Plan acts as a concept plan

for the park. Information gathered regarding facility needs is used to

determine what facilities are required in the park. This determines potential

layouts of the park and identifies any conflicts.

City’s Role

LAS prepares the Facility Fit Plan based on information from Recreation’s

needs analysis regarding park facilities. The requirements for park facilities

are determined on a case-by-case basis. City staff ensure that the required

facilities are possible within the proposed park envelope. Efforts are then

made to reach an optimal park layout.

Option 1 Step 7: Capital Budgeting Approval

Step 7a: Budget for Development Completion

Overview

The park project is identified in the 10 Year Park Capital Budget Forecast and

the Development Charges By-Law by LAS staff (Step #3a). Funding, for

design development and public process, needs to be identified at this step.

The allocation of funding is required to complete the next steps.

City’s Role

LAS is responsible for identifying funding requirements for the park. The

funding requirements relate to the park design and construction, not

including proposed buildings. The allocation of funding is facilitated through

the Capital Budgets and Development Section of Corporate Services.



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Step 7b: Budget for Buildings

Overview

Funding required for any buildings needs to be identified through the Capital

Budget process. It should be noted that buildings are usually constructed in

selected parkland, as opposed to open space areas.

City’s Role

Facilities Management and Capital Programs is responsible for submitting the

Capital Budget funding requirements. The funding requirements are for the

design and construction of buildings in parks. This process is assisted by

Financial Planning and Policy.

Option 1 Step 8: Master Plan and Functional Plan

Step 8a: Master Plan

Overview

The Master Plan Concept is based on the Facility Fit Plan. This step includes

public consultation where residents can review and comment on the Master

Plan Concept plans. Public consultation follows the guidelines for public

notification in the Planning Act. At a minimum, residents within a 120-metre

radius of the park facility must be notified of any public meetings.

City’s Role

This step is led by LAS staff who collect internal and external stakeholder

comments regarding the Master Plan, particularly from staff in Recreation

and Parks and Cemeteries.

Step 8b: Functional Plan

Overview

The Functional Plan is based on the final approved Master Plan (Step #8a).

It provides the basis for construction plans in the next phases. All necessary

internal and external stakeholder approvals must be obtained during this

step. If required, a Tree Management Plan is made for review and approval

by Forestry and Horticulture.

City’s Role

The Functional Plan is prepared by LAS. They arrange and discuss all

approvals necessary to construct the park facilities. Any buildings other than

shade structures need site plan approval by the City. For examples of

internal and external approval requirements, see Appendix E – Internal

and External Approvals.

Option 1 Step 9: Detailed Design of Park Facilities

Step 9a: Working Drawings

Overview

Final working drawings are prepared based on the Functional Plan (Step

#8b). These become part of the tendering package and public bidding

process. Permits for building construction must be secured during this step.

City’s Role LAS staff leads this step to prepare final working drawings for the purposes

of the tendering process.

Step 9b: Tendering

Overview The official tendering process comes after the completion of the working

drawings and is undertaken as per the City of Hamilton’s Procurement Policy.



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City’s Role

Tendering of the project will be facilitated through the Procurement Section

of Financial Services. The award of the tender is completed by Finance and

Administration and LAS.



Overview The supervision and administration of the park construction begins after the

tender is awarded to the successful bidder (Step #9b).

City’s Role

This step is led by LAS. Forestry and Horticulture oversees any forestry

related works at the start of construction. Parks and Cemeteries are

consulted during construction for maintenance related concerns.


Overview

After the final inspection, Substantial Performance is awarded if the park

construction is acceptable. The contractor, in accordance with the

Construction Lien Act, can apply for a release of the statutory holdback after

60 days if the work is satisfactory. The contractor must also correct any

deficiencies or outstanding work.

City’s Role

Substantial Performance is granted by LAS staff in consultation with Parks

and Cemeteries. LAS staff review and approve applications for release of the

statutory holdback 60 days after Substantial Performance. Finance and

Administration staff assist in processing and releasing the holdback.


Overview

Park maintenance is assumed after Substantial Performance has been

awarded (Step #10b). The two-year warranty begins on all park work at this

point. A final inspection is carried out by City staff at the end of the two-year

warranty period. This inspection identifies any work issues and warranty

replacements that may be required.

City’s Role

Park maintenance is assumed by Parks and Cemeteries and occurs after

notice from LAS that Substantial Performance has been awarded. This notice

marks the start of the two-year maintenance period when Parks and

Cemeteries will identify any warranty issues. LAS staff are notified of these

issues and contact the contractor to make corrections. A final warranty

inspection is conducted by Parks and Cemeteries and LAS staff to identify

any deficiencies at the end of the warranty period which would require the

contractor to rectify.



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3.4 Option 2: Park Block Present in the Subdivision,

Developer Completes Park (Steps 1-5)

Description

of Option

This Option describes when the developer undertakes and completes the

detailed design and construction of the park block. This process is optional

and requires agreement by both the City and developer. At the draft plan

stage, the developer must notify Development Planning and Landscape

Architectural Services Park Development Option 2 is being pursued.

Implementation is subject to City approval.



Overview

The Official Plan for the City of Hamilton includes Parkland Planning and

Classification Information. For more information on the Official Plan and the

Parkland Classifications, refer to Appendix B – Planning Documentation.

City’s Role


Department (PED) will direct park planning at this step and facilitate the

development application process. Development Planning reviews the Official

Plan, applicable secondary/neighbourhood plans and the Zoning By-law to

determine where parks and/or open space may be required and if an Official

Plan and/or Zoning By-Law amendment is required in addition to the draft

plan of subdivision application. If an Official Plan amendment is needed, the

application is circulated to Landscape Architectural Services (LAS) for

comment. Comments are required from LAS if there is a park or open space

issue. City PED staff will investigate to determine if parkland is required in

the subdivision development and LAS will confirm parkland programming

requirements. Parkland dedication, deficits and other related information are

reviewed by PED staff.

Developer’s

Role


application for an Official Plan amendment.


Overview

The Secondary/Neighbourhood Planning process determines the park

location and classification. The planning process is explained in Appendix B

– Planning Documentation. Many new subdivisions are subject to

Secondary/Neighbourhood Plans and parkland will have already been

identified for development. Should a Secondary/Neighbourhood Plan not

exist, requirements are determined using existing and future parkland need

and is defined by the City’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

City’s Role


the Recreation Division give direction to preferred park location, total area

requirements, park envelope shape, programming, access, street frontage,

and fencing.



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Developer’s

Role



Secondary/Neighbourhood Plan.



Overview

During this step, the park block is assessed to determine what facilities are

required or can be accommodated. This depends on the road frontage,

envelope shape, size, and grading of the park. The Draft Plan will cover all

phases of the proposed development. The park block is also evaluated at

this time for program requirements. See Appendix J – Park and Trail

Standards for more information on park/trail programming and how

amenities/features are determined.

City’s Role The Recreation Division determines requirements for park facilities on a

case-by-case basis.

Developer’s

Role







at this step or continue following the guide.


Overview

The Facility Fit Plan acts as a preliminary concept plan for the park. It is

used to determine potential layouts of the park and any facilities that are

required. The plan also identifies any conflicts between the desired facilities,

the proposed park parcel, and neighbouring land uses for the City and

developer and the developer’s landscape architectural consultant to resolve

these issues early in the process. The developer’s landscape architectural

consultant is required to be a Full Member with Seal, in good standing, with

the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA).

City’s Role

LAS staff, using information from the Recreation Division, ensure that the

Facility Fit Plan’s required facilities are possible within the proposed park

envelope and work with the developer and the developer’s landscape

architectural consultant to achieve an optimal park layout.

Developer’s

Role

The developer and the developer’s landscape architectural consultant (who

is required to be a Full Member with Seal, in good standing, with the OALA),

work with the City to reach the City’s parkland goals. This may require

meeting with City staff to discuss options for parkland layout. The City also

specifies the program goals for the future park. The developer’s landscape

architectural consultant prepares the Facility Fit Plan based on the

Recreation Division’s facility requirements and LAS input.



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Overview

The City must be officially notified at this point if the developer is pursuing

Park Development Option 2 (this Option). The City and the developer

must agree for Option 2 to proceed. The Ward Councillor is contacted to

review the plans for park development with possible public consultation.

Draft Conditions are prepared by Development Planning based on comments

of the Draft Plan review by internal staff and outside agencies. These

conditions are added into the Subdivision Agreement (Step #3a).

City’s Role



features that require approval by LAS. These comments are added into the

draft conditions by Development Planning. One of the conditions included is

related to the Parkland Development Financing Agreement (PDFA)

(Step#4d). The condition stipulates that the developer will enter into this

agreement which states the developer will undertake and complete the

detailed design and construction of the park block.

Developer’s

Role


Section for this step. The developer agrees to the conditions of the Parkland

Development Financing Agreement (PDFA) (Step#4d). Revisions to the Draft

Plan are completed as per the City’s and external comments.



Overview


Plan. Draft Plan Conditions are added into the Subdivision Agreement for all

phases of the proposed subdivision. A condition outlines the need for the

developer to enter into a Parkland Development Financing Agreement

(PDFA) (Step #4d). If the Draft Plan Conditions are approved by City

Council, delegated authority is then given to LAS to fulfill the PDFA. This

agreement must be made in order to go forward with the construction of the

park. A template for the PDFA, including the Project Charter and Letter of

Intent is included in Appendix F – Parkland/Open Space and Trail

Development Financing Agreement (PDFA/OSTDFA). The Subdivision

Agreement outlines that the transfer of the Parkland Deed occurs at

Substantial Performance (Step #5c).

City’s Role

PED staff prepares a Subdivision Agreement for the entire development for

approval by City Council. This agreement includes the requirement for a

PDFA between the City and the developer.

Developer’s

Role

The developer works with the City to finalize the Subdivision Agreement and

the PDFA.



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Step 4a: Preparation of Project Charter and Letter of Intent

Overview

LAS prepares a draft Project Charter for the park that outlines the key

contacts, the park description and budget, the process checkpoints and the

roles and responsibilities of the key players, refer Schedule C – Project

Charter of Appendix F – Parkland/Open Space and Trail

Development Financing Agreement (PDFA/OSTDFA). LAS sends the

Project Charter to the developer for review and input. If the developer and

the City are in agreement, both parties sign the project charter and the

developer submits a completed Letter of Intent to LAS, refer to Schedule D

– Letter of Intent Template of Appendix F – Parkland/Open Space

and Trail Development Financing Agreement (PDFA/OSTDFA).

City’s Role

LAS prepares the Project Charter, this includes the identification of the park

overall budget and construction budget allocated within the 10-year Capital

Budget Forecast. At this time, LAS will identify the programming needs for

the Park in consultation with Recreation staff and will identify the expected

submittals and administrative duties during design and construction of the

park. The goal of the Project Charter is to clearly outline expectations. LAS

will sign the Project Charter after the developer and the developer’s

landscape architectural consultant have reviewed, filled in the required

information and signed the Project Charter.

Developer’s

Role

The developer’s role is to review the Project Charter and provide input. It is

expected that the developer will provide the information for the key contacts

of the developer and the developer’s landscape architectural consultant.

The developer’s landscape architectural consultant is to review the Project

Charter and working with the developer, provide their fees for their services.

Both parties are to sign off on the Project Charter. The developer will also

prepare a Letter of Intent and submit the signed Letter and Project Charter

to LAS.



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Step 4b: Plan Submissions

Overview

Per the plan submission outlined in the Project Charter the developer

submits a Conceptual Park Design plan and cost estimates. The Conceptual

Park Design is refined to meet the City’s goals for the park parcel. For more

information about features that are accepted in City parks, refer to

Appendix B – Planning Documentation and Appendix D – Standard

Requirements for Park and Open Space Development. Thoughtful park

design can lead to less crime and an improved quality of life. This is known

as Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). The developer

and developer’s landscape architectural consultant are required to refer to

Appendix G – Crime Prevention through Environmental Design

(CPTED) Principles for Park and Open Space Design. Once the

Conceptual Park Design has been approved, the developer may proceed

with preparing functional and tender drawings, a proposed completion

schedule, and cost estimates which are to be submitted to LAS for review

and approval. If required, a Tree Management Plan is submitted to the

Forestry and Horticulture Section at this step.

City’s Role

LAS reviews and approves the Conceptual Park Design, functional and

tender drawings, completion schedule, and the cost estimates. The cost

estimates are needed to establish which party (developer or City) is

responsible to pay for which items based on the Local Service Policy and

Development Charges by-law. The cost estimates need to include

contingency and the developer’s landscape architectural service fee, refer to

the template provided in Schedule B – Project Charter of Appendix F –

Parkland/Open Space and Trail Development Financing Agreement

(PDFA/OSTDFA) . LAS provides comments to the developer with any

required changes to the drawings. Note: LAS staff need a minimum of

three weeks to review and comment on drawing submissions. If

required, Forestry and Horticulture staff review and comment on the Tree

Management Plan. Any tree removals or conservation plans must be

submitted to the Forestry and Horticulture Section for approval. These plans

must be submitted and approved before LAS gives final approval to the

design drawings.

Developer’s

Role

The developer, at this step, must submit to LAS for review Conceptual Park

Design drawings and cost estimates prepared by the developer’s landscape

architectural consultant. This submission is in coordination with the

engineering plan requirements specified by Growth Management. The

requirements for submission are found in Appendix C – Drawing and

Submission Standards and Appendix D – Standard Requirements for

Park and Open Space Development. [cont.…]



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Developer’s

Role

[cont.…]

Design standards, details, and specifications can be found in the following

appendices:

• Appendix H – Playground Equipment Standards

• Appendix I – Spray Pad Standards

• Appendix J – Park and Trail Standards

• Appendix K – Approved Tree Species for Parks and Open

Spaces

• Appendix L – Park and Open Space Standard Detail Drawings

• Appendix M – Park and Open Space Standard Specifications

The developer works with the City to refine the Park Design Concept. This is

to ensure the City’s goals for the park parcel are met.

Once this is finalized, the functional plan and tender drawings, completion

schedule, and revised cost estimates must be submitted to LAS. Developers

should be aware that there is an upset limit to the repayment of

Development Charges which is determined by the City’s Development

Charges By-law and is established in the Project Charter. The Park Design

and cost estimates should reflect this upset limit. Costs that are above the

upset limit are the responsibility of the developer.

Step 4c: Tendering

Overview

It is the developer’s responsibility to tender the project. The tendering

process are outlined in the PDFA, refer to Appendix F – Parkland/Open

Space and Trail Development Financing Agreement (PDFA/OSTDFA)

and follows the “Requirements for Tendering” in the City of Hamilton’s

Engineering Guidelines for Servicing Land Under Development Applications.

Copies of the bids must be provided to the City immediately after bid

opening. The developer may select the contractor, but the Park construction

repayment is based on the lowest qualified bid including a 10% contingency

to the upset limit established for the park construction budget.

City’s Role

The City must be present at the opening of the bids. A digital bid and tender

process may be employed, and the bid opening may be remote provided

that the online portal can be publicly accessed and viewable in real time.

The City requests a tele-call with the developer and developer’s landscape

architectural consultant at the time the digital bid closes.

Developer’s

Role

The developer must follow the proper tendering procedure as outlined in the

PDFA that follows the City of Hamilton’s Engineering Guidelines for Servicing

Land Under Development Applications. The procedures outline the type of

bid process that must be employed depending on cost of works. The

developer’s landscape architectural consultant is to coordinate the tendering

and bid opening to ensure that the process is public, that a City

representative is present at bid opening and that copies of the bids are

provided to the City immediately after opening.



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Step 4d: Parkland Development Financing Agreement

Overview

LAS will prepare a draft Parkland Development Financing Agreement (PDFA)

once the developer has selected a bidder and will obtain review from the

City’s legal section. The PDFA is a legal agreement signed by the City (i.e.

Mayor and Clerk), initialled by the manager and supervisor of LAS and

signed by the developer. The PDFA identifies the works that are to be

constructed and their costs, the parties responsible to pay the costs, the

general responsibilities and obligations of the parties as it pertains to the

completion of the works, the conditions for repayment of the City’s share of

work and the requirements for insurance and securities, including the

conditions of release of the securities. A PDFA template can be found in

Appendix F – Parkland/Open Space and Trail Development

Financing Agreement (PDFA/OSTDFA). The developer must wait until

the financing agreement is signed prior to entering into any general contract

with the selected bidder to complete the works.

City’s Role

The City works will prepare a draft PDFA for the developer to review and

sign. Once the PDFA is signed by all parties, LAS will prepare a Purchase

Order Requisition and send the Purchase Order to the developer. The

Purchase Order will be used to pay for the City’s share of the approved

works. The preparation of the PDFA and Purchase Order are facilitated

through LAS, Financial Planning and Policy, and Legal Services.

Developer’s

Role

The developer reviews the PDFA and if in agreement, signs the document.

The developer is responsible to provide the City a Letter of Credit for the

securities once the tender has been awarded and the PDFA is signed by the

developer and City.


Step 5a: Construction Administration

Overview

The construction administration duties are performed by the developer’s

landscape architectural consultant. It is expected that a pre-construction

meeting will be held, along with bi-weekly meetings that must be attended

by a LAS staff member, the developer’s contractor, the developer’s

landscape architectural consultant and a representative of the developer. It

is expected that site inspections of the minimum key milestones identified in

the Project Charter will be performed and documented, that shop drawings

will be submitted for review and approval to the developer’s landscape

architectural consultant and LAS, and that the third-party testing will be

performed, documented and submitted to the developer’s landscape

architectural consultant and LAS. Meetings, testing and submissions are

expected to occur in a timely fashion to prevent delays and ensure that the

park is being constructed according to the contract documents.



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City’s Role

LAS will play an active role in overseeing the construction of the park and

expects to be circulated on all shop drawing submissions and testing reports

for review and approval. Site inspection reports, progress payment and

documentation related to the construction of the park should also be

circulated to LAS. LAS will attend all bi-weekly meetings and will coordinate

with other City sections should their presence on site be required, such as

Parks and Cemeteries and Forestry and Horticulture. Other internal and

external agencies may also be asked to attend site meetings as required.

Developer’s

Role

The developer’s landscape architectural consultant is expected to set-up the

pre-construction meeting and the bi-weekly meetings and take minutes.

The developer’s landscape architectural consultant will aid in the review and

approval of shop drawings and ensure that the developer’s contractor is

submitting documentation in a timely fashion to avoid construction delays.

The developer’s landscape architectural consultant will be responsible to

perform the key milestone reviews and document the reviews to ensure that

the park is being constructed according to the contract documents. Any

issues or changes to the contract must be presented to the City prior to the

issuance of site directives or change orders. Templates produced by the City

of Hamilton for construction administrative documentation are available

upon request.

Step 5b: Deficiency Review

Overview

A playground inspection review and deficiency review must be performed

prior to initiating substantial performance. The playground inspection

review must be performed by LAS and the playground inspector of Parks

and Cemeteries. The playground inspector will identify any deficiencies and

provide them to LAS for inclusion into the final Deficiency Report. Following

the playground inspection, a deficiency review of the entire park will be

performed with LAS, the Park and Cemeteries superintendent, the

developer’s landscape architectural consultant, the developer’s contractor

and a representative of the developer. A Deficiency Report will be prepared,

and the developer is responsible to rectify the deficiencies to the satisfaction

of the City prior to substantial completion being initiated.

City’s Role

LAS will coordinate with the playground inspector to perform the playground

inspection review and will provide to noted deficiencies to the developer’s

landscape architectural consultant for inclusion in the overall Deficiency

Report. LAS will ensure that the appropriate stakeholders from the City

attend the deficiency review walks and are satisfied with the deficiency

corrections performed by the developer.

Developer’s

Role

The developer landscape architectural consultant is responsible to help

coordinate a deficiency review meeting, to note deficiencies not in

compliance with the contract requirements and to circulate a final Deficiency

Report. The developer will ensure that the deficiencies are corrected and to

notify the City for a final review to occur. Substantial performance will not

be initiated until the identified deficiencies are corrected to the satisfaction

of the City.



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Step 5c: Substantial Performance and Release of Securities

Overview

Once the deficiencies have been rectified to the satisfaction of the City, the

City will send a substantial performance cover letter granting the developer

approval to initiate substantial performance for the works. The developer

may then execute Substantial Performance according to current

Construction Law. The two-year warranty period begins after Substantial

Performance is achieved. The developer may also reimbursement for the

City’s share of works and request the release of the securities for the

performance of the works. The developer will be reimbursed for the City’s

share of the works and the securities will be released following the

expiration of the lien period according to the current construction law and

the receipt of the documentation outlined in the PDFA. The securities for

the warranty period will be held until the expiry of the two-year warranty

period. The Record of Site Condition and Letter of Reliance must be

provided, and the Parkland Deed transferred to the City at this Step.

City’s Role

LAS will prepare a cover letter confirming that Substantial Performance has

been reached and a notification letter for the commencement of the

warranty period. Following the expiration of the lien period, LAS will have

the City’s Law Clerk perform a lien check. Once all documentation is

received from the developer according to the conditions outline in the PDFA,

LAS will initiate the release of the securities and the reimbursement for the

City’s share of works through Business Programs.

Developer’s

Role

The developer’s landscape architectural consultant prepares the Certificate

of Substantial Performance after receiving clearance from the City. The

developer will publish the Substantial Performance document as per the

Construction Lien Act. The developer is responsible to apply for the release

of securities and to request reimbursement for the City’s share of works.

The developer is responsible to submit the required documentation along

with this request. Refer to Appendix F – Parkland/Open Space and Trail

Development Financing Agreement (PDFA/OSTDFA) for the standard

conditions and documentation that must be submitted prior to the release of

securities and reimbursement of the City’s share of the works.

Step 5d: Maintenance Assumption

Overview

The start of the two-year warranty period begins at Substantial Performance

after the City has accepted the construction works. Inspections must occur

at an appropriate time of the year to review the works, including vegetative

health, during the first year of the warranty period and during the second

year of the warranty period. A final inspection is complete LAS and any

outstanding warranty corrections will be identified for correction by the

developer. Should the work be acceptable, a letter of Contract Completion

will be issued to the developer and the developer may then apply for the

release of securities for the warranty component of the works. Should the

developer fail to correct the deficiencies the securities will be used by the

City to do so.



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City’s Role

Park maintenance is assumed by Parks and Cemeteries staff once

Substantial Performance is awarded. LAS will perform the one-year and two-

year warranty inspection reviews on-site with the developer. LAS will

conduct the final inspection review at the termination of the two-year

warranty period and will issue a letter of Contract Completion should the

work be deemed acceptable. LAS will facilitate the release of the security

for the warranty period through Business Programs.

Developer’s

Role

The developer’s landscape architectural consultant is responsible to schedule

and perform a one-year and two-year maintenance review. The reviews

must be conducted with LAS staff present and the developer’s landscape

architectural consultant is responsible to prepare and issue the maintenance

reports. The developer must rectify the identified warranty deficiencies in

timely manner and notify the City when the work is complete. The developer

is responsible to apply for the release of the securities following the

expiration of the warranty period and the receipt of a letter of Contract

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Chapter 4: Open Space and Trail Development Options

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Open Space and Trail

Development Options Overview

Through consultation with the Hamilton Halton Home Builders Association (HHHBA), it was

clear that not all developers in Hamilton would be interested in participating in the

construction of complete parks. However, the City of Hamilton wanted to ensure that the

Option was available to those developers that would be interested in doing such work as

part of their overall subdivision construction.

To help understand the range of possibilities for open space development, the City of

Hamilton has identified three basic scenarios. Each of these scenarios reflects a common

circumstance that a developer may encounter. These scenarios are not intended to

represent all development conditions a developer may encounter but to simply offer a broad

overview. The three scenarios cover:

1) No open space block present in a subdivision

2) Open space block present (developer chooses Option 1)

3) Open space block present (developer and City chooses Option 2)

The process for developing open space lands closely resembles the process for parks

development. Developers have two Options to develop open space and trails.

1) Option 1 is the traditional option in the City of Hamilton. If a developer has

open space on their land they are responsible, as part of the Subdivision

Agreement, for the minimum construction requirements. For open space this

includes providing pedestrian access (sidewalk or walkways) with bollards, hard

surfacing treatment, and fencing. Generally, developers are required to fence

any open space with neighbouring land uses. Grading and seeding might be

required depending on the design of the subdivision. The open space, upon City

approval, is assumed in that condition, and completed sometime in the future

by the City.

Additional requirements for Option 1 can be found in the City’s Local Service

Policy, which can be found in the City’s most recent Development Charges

Report.

2) Option 2 lets developers build the complete open space and is common in

many municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area. The developer and the City

must agree for this option to proceed. This usually produces a completed open

space faster than Option 1.



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No Open Space Block Present in the Subdivision

Description

of Scenario

Many subdivisions in the City won’t have any open space block present. In

this case, there is still City involvement by Landscape Architectural Services

(LAS) of Public Works. This section generally comments on all Draft Plan

applications.

Overview

In this scenario, Draft Plan submissions are received and reviewed by the

City. Comments are made on streetscape elements, pedestrian linkages, and

the Record of Site Condition. Comments are also made on any other

features identified on a case-by-case basis. Since this scenario assumes

there are no proposed open space blocks, a cash-in-lieu payment value is

established (see City By-laws No. 17-039 and 09-124 for more information).

Plans for approval at the Registration Phase are reviewed and approved by

the City.

City’s Role


Department (PED) circulates Draft Plan applications when they are

submitted by the developer. Comments from LAS are made on the individual

applications and submitted to Development Planning. Plans are then

prepared by the Developer at the Registration Phase on features that LAS

commented on. These plans are submitted to Growth Management of PED.

The plans are then circulated to the LAS staff for review and comment.

Written approval will be given to Growth Management once LAS is satisfied

with the plans. Any issues with the plans are identified in writing to Growth

Management. This information is then sent to the developer so that changes

can be made. Parkland Dedication or cash-in-lieu of Parkland is also

identified at this time by the Real Estate Section of PED (see City By-laws

No. 17-039 and 09-124 for more information).

Developer’s

Role

The developer must apply for Draft Plan approval and work with City staff to

satisfy any development concerns. When this is achieved, plans are

submitted to Growth Management of PED. These plans are used by City staff

for approval of the details of each phase. After written comments are

received, the developer must amend any issues with the plans and resubmit.

Plans requiring approvals on specialized features are submitted at the same

time as the engineering drawings submission. Note: LAS staff need a

minimum of three weeks to review and comment on plan drawing

submissions.



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4.3 Option 1: Open Space Block Present in the

Subdivision, Developer Completes Minimum

Requirements (Steps 1-5) & City Completes Open

Space Development (Steps 6-10)

Description

of Option

Option 1 describes when the City assumes open space from subdivision

developments. The developer is only responsible for completing minimum

requirements such as providing pedestrian access to the open space. The

pedestrian access can be a sidewalk connection or a pedestrian walkway

complete with bollards, hard surfacing treatment, and fencing. Generally,

the developer is required to provide fencing for an open space area with

neighbouring land uses. Grading and seeding might also be required based

on the design of the subdivision or local requirements.



Overview

The Official Plan for the City of Hamilton includes Open Space Planning and

Classification information. For more information about the Official Plan and

the types of Parkland Classification, refer to Appendix B – Planning

Documentation.

City’s Role

The Development Planning division of the Planning and Economic

Development Department (PED) will direct open space planning at this step

and facilitate the development application process. Development Planning

reviews the Official Plan, applicable secondary/neighbourhood plans and the

Zoning By-law to determine where parks and/or open space may be

required and if an Official Plan and/or Zoning By-Law amendment is required

in addition to the draft plan of subdivision application. If an Official Plan

amendment is needed, the application is circulated to Landscape

Architectural Services (LAS) for comment. Comments are required from LAS

if there is an open space issue. City PED staff will investigate to determine if

open space is required in the subdivision development and LAS will confirm

open space programming requirements. Parkland dedication, deficits and

other related information are reviewed by PED staff.

Developer’s

Role





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Overview

The Secondary/Neighbourhood Planning process determines the open space



Neighbourhood/Secondary Plans and the location of the open space will have

already been identified for development. Should a

Secondary/Neighbourhood Plan not exist, requirements are determined

using existing and future open space need and is defined by the City’s

Official Plan, Zoning By-Law and the Hamilton Recreational Trails Master

Plan.

City’s Role


the Recreation Division give direction to preferred open space location, total

area requirements, park envelope shape, programming, access, street

frontage, and fencing.

Developer’s

Role



Secondary/Neighbourhood Plan (refer to Appendix B – Planning

Documentation).



Overview

During this step, the open space parcel is assessed to determine what

facilities are required or can be accommodated. This depends on the road

frontage, access, trail connections and topography. The Hamilton

Recreational Trails Master Plan is also used as a guide. The Draft Plan of

Subdivision covers all phases of the proposed development. Any open space

or trails are evaluated for program requirements at this point. See

Appendix J – Park and Trail Standards for more information on park/trail

programming and how amenities/features are determined.

City’s Role

LAS staff review the Hamilton Recreational Trails Master Plan to determine

the direction of open space development. The Recreation Division

determines requirements for open space facilities on a case by case basis.

Developer’s

Role




subdivision before a formal submission comments and requirements for the




at this step or continue following this guide.



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Overview

The Facility Fit Plan acts as a preliminary concept plan for the open space

and is used to determine potential trail layouts between the desired

facilities, the proposed trail alignment, or neighbouring land uses and to

identify any conflicts for the City and developer to resolve these issues early

in the development process. Information from the Hamilton Recreational

Trails Master Plan is used to determine what facilities are required.

City’s Role

LAS staff prepares the Facility Fit Plan using information from the Recreation

Division and the Hamilton Recreational Trails Master Plan. LAS staff ensure

that the required facilities, with a focus on required trail alignments and

connections, are possible within the proposed open space envelope and

work with the developer to achieve an optimum trail layout.

Developer’s

Role

The developer works with the City to reach the City’s open space, trail

alignment and trail connection goals. This may require meeting with City

staff to discuss options for open space layout. If the developer choses

Option 1, the City will present the preferred Facility Fit for the open space

and trail which specifies program goals for the future trail.


Overview

Draft Conditions are prepared by Development Planning based on the

comments from internal staff and outside agencies’ review of the proposed

Draft Plan. Draft Conditions that relate to all phases of the subdivision are

added into the Subdivision Agreement (Step #3a).

City’s Role

LAS staff comment on the entire Draft Plan. The comments focus on the

open space block, pedestrian connections, trail systems, and any other

features identified on a case-by-case basis. These comments are sent to

Development Planning to be included in the Draft Conditions for the

subdivision. Draft Plan Conditions are identified for features that impact the

open space or trail during the City review of the Draft Plan.

Developer’s

Role

The developer follows the procedure outlined by Development Planning for

this step. Revisions to the Draft Plan are completed as per the City’s and

external agencies’ comments.



Overview


Plan. The Draft Conditions are added into the Subdivision Agreement for all

phases of the subdivision.

City’s Role

The Subdivision Agreement is prepared by Growth Management and Legal

Services of the City Manager’s office. Once the agreement is signed,

Development Planning will confirm with Landscape Architectural Services

(LAS) that the open space has been included in the 10 Year Capital Budget

Forecast. The development project is scheduled into the budget forecast

based on the demand for open space development in the City.



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Developer’s

Role


section for this step. Revisions to the Draft Plan are completed as per the

City’s and external agencies’ comments.


Step 4a: Plan Submission

Overview

The developer registers each phase of the subdivision individually. These

phases are identified in the Draft Plan (Step #2) and the Subdivision

Agreement (Step #3). An engineering submission from the developer’s

consultant is required for each phase. The submission outlines the details of

the works in that phase. City approvals are required before the subdivision

is registered. Securities for the works are taken at this step.

City’s Role

LAS reviews the open space development plans from the developer through

Growth Management. LAS provides the approvals of these plans necessary

for registration. Any issues with the plans are identified to Growth

Management staff. Note: LAS staff need a minimum of three weeks to

review and comment on any plan drawing submissions.

Developer’s

Role

The developer submits plans to Growth Management for approval and

registration of the phase of development. The developer is only responsible

for completing minimum requirements like providing pedestrian access to

the open space. The pedestrian access can be a sidewalk connection or a

pedestrian walkway complete with bollards, hard surfacing treatment, and

fencing. Generally, the developer is required to provide fencing for an open

space area with neighbouring land uses. Grading and seeding might also be

required based on the design of the subdivision or local requirements.

Requirements for plan drawing submission related to LAS approvals are

found in Appendix C – Drawing and Submission Standards. If plan

drawing flaws are found in the submission, the developer will revise and

resubmit for approval. Plans must be submitted in a timely manner so that

there is enough time for review and comment by staff. The developer will

provide securities for the works in each phase of subdivision. The minimum

open space development works are covered by the engineering securities

identified in the phases. At the time of Subdivision Registration, the

developer will provide 1) a Record of Site Condition for all park and open

space lands and any lands being dedicated to or purchased by the City and

2) a Letter of Reliance from the environmental consultant. (For Option 2,

transfer of the open space lands will not occur at the Registration Phase.

The transfer will happen at the time of the City’s approval of Substantial

Performance of the open space lands (Step #5b).



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Option 1 Step 5: Open Space Construction and Assumption

Step 5a: Open Space Construction Inspections

Overview

Open space in the subdivision must meet minimum requirements as

outlined in the Subdivision Agreement (Step #3a). Standards for these

minimum requirements are determined on a case-by-case basis. Some

examples are found in Appendix D – Standard Requirements for Park

and Open Space Development. An inspection must be conducted to verify

that the work is completed to City standards.

City’s Role

Growth Management staff coordinates an inspection of the open space. This

is led by LAS and Parks and Cemeteries. The inspection ensures that the

work meets the City’s standards. Staff identify any issues with the work to

be corrected by the developer. Corrections must be made before Substantial

Performance and open space assumption.

Developer’s

Role

Any issues identified by City staff during the inspection are corrected by the

developer. City staff must be notified when this is complete for a second

inspection to take place.


Overview The open space development works must receive final site inspection

approval and sign-off before assumption by the City.

City’s Role

Parks and Cemeteries staff prepare a final sign-off letter after the final

inspection (Step #5a). This verifies that the works are accepted and that all

issues and deficiencies have been corrected.

Developer’s

Role

The developer must maintain the open space area until the final sign-off

letter is received.


Overview

Open space maintenance assumption occurs after final sign-off and approval

of the minimum open space requirements (Step #5b). A two-year warranty

period starts at the Substantial Performance approval date. A final warranty

inspection is conducted by City staff at the end of this period. Any

deficiencies found by the City are corrected by the developer before the

open space is assumed by the City.

City’s Role

Parks and Cemeteries is responsible for the maintenance of the open space

after final approval (Step #5b). Parks and Cemeteries staff identify any

deficient warranty works during this two-year warranty period to Growth

Management who then contact the developer to complete the warranty

work. A final inspection by Growth Management, LAS and Parks and

Cemeteries staff is conducted at the end of the warranty period.

Developer’s

Role

The developer must complete any warranty works in a timely manner

identified during the warranty period and as identified at the final

inspection. The developer can apply for a release of the securities after the

two-year warranty period once deficiencies have been corrected.



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No Further Developer Involvement, City to Complete Park Development.

Option 1 Step 6: Facility Fit for Future Open Space

Step 6a: Facility Fit Plan

Overview

A Facility Fit Plan is required at this point if it was not fully completed at the

Draft Plan stage of development. The Facility Fit Plan acts as a concept plan

for the open space and trail. Information gathered from the Hamilton

Recreational Trails Master Plan is used to determine what facilities are

required. This also determines potential layouts of the trail and identifies

any conflicts between the desired facilities and the proposed trail alignment.

City’s Role

LAS prepares the Facility Fit Plan based on information from the Recreation

Division’s needs analysis regarding open space facilities from the Hamilton

Recreational Trails Master Plan. City staff ensure that the required facilities

are possible within the proposed open space area. Efforts are then made to

reach an optimal open space layout and trail alignment.

Option 1 Step 7: Capital Budgeting Approval

Step 7a: Budget for Development Completion

Overview

The open space project is identified in the 10 Year Park Capital Budget

Forecast and the Development Charges By-Law by LAS staff (Step #3a).

Funding, for design development and public process, needs to be identified

at this step. The allocation of funding is required to complete the next steps.

City’s Role

LAS is responsible for identifying funding requirements for the open space

or trail. The funding requirements are for the design and construction of the

open space and trail, not including any proposed buildings. The allocation of

funding is facilitated through the Capital Budgets and Development Section

of Corporate Services.

Step 7b: Budget for Buildings

Overview

Funding required for any buildings needs to be identified through the Capital

Budget process. It should be noted that buildings are usually constructed in

selected parkland, as opposed to open space areas.

City’s Role

Facilities Management and Capital Programs is responsible for submitting

the Capital Budget funding requirements. The funding requirements are for

the design and construction of any buildings. This process is assisted by the

Financial Planning and Policy Division.



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Option 1 Step 8: Master Plan and Functional Plan

Step 8a: Master Plan

Overview

The Master Plan Concept is based on the Facility Fit Plan. This step includes

public consultation where residents can review and comment on the

conceptual plans. Public consultation notification follows the guidelines for

public notification in the Planning Act. At a minimum, residents within a

120-metre radius of the open space facility must be notified of any public

meetings.

City’s Role LAS staff collects internal and external stakeholder comments regarding the

Master Plan, particularly from staff in Recreation and Parks and Cemeteries.

Step 8b: Functional Plan

Overview

The Functional Plan is based on the final approved Master Plan (Step #8a).

It provides the basis for construction drawings in the next phases. All

necessary internal and external stakeholder approvals must be obtained

during this step. If required, a Tree Management Plan is prepared for review

and approval by Forestry and Horticulture.

City’s Role

The Functional Plan is prepared by LAS. They arrange and discuss all

approvals necessary to construct the open space and trail facilities. This

includes negotiating necessary licenses with utility companies or

conservation authority approvals. For examples of internal and external

approval requirements see Appendix E – Internal and External

Approvals.

Option 1 Step 9: Detailed Design of Open Space Facilities

Step 9a: Working Drawings

Overview

Final working drawings are prepared based on the Functional Plan (Step

#8b). These become part of the tendering package and public bidding

process. Permits for building construction must be secured during this step.

City’s Role LAS leads this step to prepare final working drawings for the purposes of the

tendering process.

Step 9b: Tendering

Overview

The official tendering process comes after the completion of the working

drawings and is undertaken as per the City of Hamilton’s Procurement

Policy.

City’s Role

Tendering of the project will be facilitated through the Procurement Section

of Financial Services. The award of the tender is completed by Finance and

Administration and LAS.



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Option 1 Step 10: Open Space Construction and

Assumption


Overview The supervision and administration of the open space and trail construction

begins after the tender is awarded to the successful bidder (Step #9b).

City’s Role

This step is led by LAS. Forestry and Horticulture oversees any forestry

related works at the start of construction. Parks and Cemeteries are

consulted during construction for maintenance related concerns.


Overview

After the final inspection, Substantial Performance is awarded if the open

space and trail construction work is acceptable. The contractor, in

accordance with the Construction Lien Act, can apply for a release of the

statutory holdback after 45 days if the work is satisfactory. The contractor

must also correct any deficiencies or outstanding work.

City’s Role

Substantial Performance is granted by LAS in consultation with Parks and

Cemeteries. LAS staff review and approve applications for release of the

statutory holdback 45 days after Substantial Performance. Finance and

Administration staff assist in processing and releasing the holdback.


Overview

Open space and trail maintenance is assumed after Substantial Performance

has been awarded (Step #10b). The two-year warranty begins on all open

space and trail work at this point. A final inspection is carried out by City

staff at the end of the two-year warranty period. This inspection identifies

any work issues and warranty replacements that may be required.

City’s Role

Open space and trail maintenance is assumed by Parks and Cemeteries and

occurs after notice from LAS that Substantial Performance has been

awarded. This notice marks the start of the two-year maintenance period

when Parks and Cemeteries will identify any warranty issues. LAS staff are

notified of these issues and contact the contractor to make corrections. A

final warranty inspection is conducted by Parks and Cemeteries and LAS

staff to identify any deficiencies at the end of the warranty period which

would require the contractor to rectify.



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4.4 Option 2: Open Space Block Present in the

Subdivision, Developer Completes Open Space (Steps

1-5)

Description

of Option

Option 2 describes when the developer undertakes and completes the

detailed design and construction of the open space or trail block. This

process is optional and requires agreement by both the City and the

developer. At the draft plan stage, the developer must notify Development

Planning and Landscape Architectural Services if the Open Space

Development Option 2 is being pursued. Implementation is subject to City

approval.



Overview

The Official Plan for the City of Hamilton includes Open Space Planning and

Classification Information. For more information on the Official Plan and the

Parkland Classifications, refer to Appendix B – Planning Documentation.

City’s Role

The Development Planning division of the Planning and Economic

Development Department (PED) will direct open space planning at this step

and facilitate the development application process. Development Planning

reviews the Official Plan, applicable secondary/neighbourhood plans and the

Zoning By-law to determine where parks and/or open space may be

required and if an Official Plan and/or Zoning By-Law amendment is required

in addition to the draft plan of subdivision application. If an Official Plan

amendment is needed, the application is circulated to Landscape

Architectural Services (LAS) for comment. Comments are required from LAS

if there is an open space issue. City PED staff will investigate to determine if

open space is required in the subdivision development and LAS will confirm

open space programming requirements. Parkland dedication, deficits and

other related information are reviewed by PED staff.

Developer’s

Role




Overview

The Secondary/Neighbourhood Planning process determines the open space



Neighbourhood/Secondary Plans and open space will have already been

identified for development. Should a Secondary/Neighbourhood Plan not

exist, requirements are determined using existing and future open space

need and is defined by the City’s Official Plan, Zoning By-Law and the

Hamilton Recreational Trails Master Plan.



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City’s Role


the Recreation Division give direction to preferred open space location, total

area requirements, park envelope shape, programming, access, street

frontage, and fencing.

Developer’s

Role



Secondary/Neighbourhood Plan.



Overview

During this step, the open space parcel is assessed to determine what

facilities are required or can be accommodated. This depends on the road

frontage, access, trail connections and topography. The Hamilton

Recreational Trails Master Plan is also used as a guide. The Draft Plan of

Subdivision covers all phases of the proposed development. Any open space

or trails are evaluated for program requirements at this point. See

Appendix J – Park and Trail Standards for more information on

park/trail programming and how amenities/features are determined.

City’s Role

LAS staff review the Hamilton Recreational Trails Master Plan to determine

the direction of open space development. The Recreation Division

determines requirements for open space facilities on a case by case basis

Developer’s

Role




subdivision before a formal submission comments and requirements for the




at this step or continue following the guide.


Overview

The Facility Fit Plan acts as a preliminary concept plan for the open space

and is used to determine potential trail layouts between the desired

facilities, the proposed trail alignment, or neighbouring land uses and to

identify any conflicts for the City and developer to resolve these issues early

in the process. Information from the Hamilton Recreational Trails Master

Plan is used to determine what facilities are required. The developer’s

landscape architectural consultant is required to be a Full Member with Seal,

in good standing, with the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects

(OALA).



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City’s Role

LAS staff work with the developer and the developer’s landscape

architectural consultant to meet the City’s open space goals and achieve an

optimum trail layout in the Facility Fit Plan. With information from the

Recreation Division and the Hamilton Recreational Trails Master Plan, LAS

ensures that the required facilities, with a focus on required trail alignments

and connections, are possible within the proposed open space envelope.

Developer’s

Role

The developer and the developer’s landscape architectural consultant (who

is required to be a Full Member with Seal, in good standing, with the OALA),

work with LAS to meet the City’s open space goals and achieve an optimum

trail layout. The developer’s landscape architectural consultant prepares the

Facility Fit Plan based on information received from LAS, the Recreation

Division and the Hamilton Recreational Trails Master Plan.


Overview

The City must be officially notified at this point if the developer is pursuing

Open Space Development Option 2 (this Option). The City and the

developer must agree for Option 2 to proceed. The Ward Councillor is

contacted to review the plans for open space development with possible

public consultation. Draft Conditions are prepared by Development Planning

based on the comments from internal staff and outside agencies review of

the proposed Draft Plan. These conditions are added into the Subdivision

Agreement (Step #3a).

City’s Role



features that require approval by LAS. These comments are added into the

draft conditions by Development Planning. One of the conditions included is

related to the Open Space and Trail Development Financing Agreement

(OSTDFA) (Step#4d). The condition stipulates that the developer will enter

into this agreement which states the developer will undertake and complete

the detailed design and construction of the open space and trail.

Developer’s

Role


Section for this step. The developer agrees to the conditions of the Open

Space and Trail Development Financing Agreement (OSTDFA) (Step#4d).

Revisions to the Draft Plan are completed as per the City’s and external

comments.



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Overview


Plan. Draft Plan Conditions are added into the Subdivision Agreement for all

phases of the proposed subdivision. A condition outlines the need for the

developer to enter into an OSTDFA (Step #4d). If the Draft Plan Conditions

are approved by City Council, delegated authority is then given to LAS to

fulfill the OSTDFA. This agreement must be made in order to go forward

with the construction of the open space and trail. A template for the

OSTDFA is included in Appendix F – Parkland/Open Space and Trail

Development Financing Agreement (PDFA/OSTDFA). The Subdivision

Agreement outlines that the transfer of the Open Space Deed occurs at

Substantial Performance (Step #5c).

City’s Role

PED staff prepares a Subdivision Agreement for the entire development for

approval by City Council. This agreement includes the requirement for an

Open Space and Trail Development Financing Agreement (OSTDFA) between

the City and the Developer. The OSTDFA is prepared by LAS and Legal

Services and is required at the time of Registration Phase (Step #4d) for all

phases where the developer is completing Option 2.

Developer’s

Role

The developer works with the City to finalize the Subdivision Agreement and

the Open Space and Trail Development Financing Agreement (OSTDFA).


Step 4a: Preparation of Project Charter and Letter of Intent

Overview

LAS prepares a draft Project Charter for the open space and trail that

outlines the key contacts, the open space and trail description and budget,

the process checkpoints and the roles and responsibilities of the key players,

refer Schedule C – Project Charter of Appendix F – Parkland/Open

Space and Trail Development Financing Agreement (PDFA/OSTDFA).

LAS sends the Project Charter to the developer for review and input. If the

developer and the City are in agreement, both parties sign the project

charter and the developer submits a completed Letter of Intent to LAS, refer

to Schedule D – Letter of Intent Template of Appendix F –


(PDFA/OSTDFA).

City’s Role

LAS prepares the Project Charter, this includes the identification of the open

space and trail overall budget and construction budget allocated within the

10-year Capital Budget Forecast. At this time, LAS will identify the

programming needs for the open space and trail and will identify the

expected submittals and administrative duties during design and

construction of the open space and trail. The goal of the Project Charter is

to clearly outline expectations. LAS will sign the Project Charter after the

developer and the developer’s landscape architectural consultant have

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Developer’s

Role

The developer’s role is to review the Project Charter and provide input. It is

expected that the developer will provide the information for the key contacts

of the developer and the developer’s landscape architectural consultant.

The developer’s landscape architectural consultant is to review the Project

Charter and working with the developer, provide their fees for their services.

Both parties are to sign off on the Project Charter. The developer will also

prepare a Letter of Intent and submit the signed Letter and Project Charter

to LAS.

Step 4b: Plan Submissions

Overview

Per the plan submission outlined in the Project Charter the developer

submits an Open Space and Trail Design plan and cost estimates. The Open

Space and Trail Design is refined to meet the City’s goals for the open space

and trail parcel. Thoughtful trail design can lead to less crime and an

improved quality of life. This is known as Crime Prevention Through

Environmental Design (CPTED). The developer and developer’s landscape

architectural consultant are required to refer to Appendix G – Crime

Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Principles for

Park and Open Space Design. Once the Open Space and Trail Design has

been approved, the developer may proceed with preparing functional and

tender drawings, a proposed completion schedule, and cost estimates which

are to be submitted to LAS for review and approval. If required, a Tree

Management Plan is submitted to the Forestry and Horticulture Section at

this step. The developer is required to provide fencing of the open space

area with neighbouring land uses. Grading and seeding may also be

required based on the design of the Subdivision application or local

requirements. At this step, approvals from third parties must be obtained.

Necessary approvals may include: license agreements for utility corridor

trails; conservation authority approvals for trails through regulated areas; or

approvals from the Niagara Escarpment Commission for any trails in the

escarpment area. For more information refer to Appendix E – Internal

and External Approvals



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City’s Role

LAS reviews and approves the Open Space and Trail Design, functional and

tender drawings, completion schedule, and the cost estimates. The cost

estimates are needed to establish which party (developer or City) is

responsible to pay for which items based on the Local Service Policy and

Development Charges by-law. The cost estimates need to include

contingency and the developer’s landscape architectural service fee, refer to

the template provided in Schedule B – Project Charter of Appendix F –


(PDFA/OSTDFA). LAS provides comments to the developer with any

required changes to the drawings. Note: LAS staff need a minimum of

three weeks to review and comment on drawing submissions. If

required, Forestry and Horticulture staff review and comment on the Tree

Management Plan. Any tree removals or conservation plans must be

submitted to the Forestry and Horticulture Section for approval. These plans

must be submitted and approved before LAS gives final approval to the

design drawings.

Developer’s

Role

The developer, at this step, must submit to LAS for review Open Space and

Trail Design drawings and cost estimates prepared by the developer’s

landscape architectural consultant. This submission is in coordination with

the engineering plan requirements specified by Growth Management. The

requirements for submission are found in Appendix C – Drawing and

Submission Standards and Appendix D – Standard Requirements for

Park and Open Space Development. Design standards, details, and

specifications can be found in the following appendices:

• Appendix H – Playground Equipment Standards

• Appendix I – Spray Pad Standards

• Appendix J – Park and Trail Standards

• Appendix K – Approved Tree Species for Parks and Open

Spaces

• Appendix L – Park and Open Space Standard Detail Drawings

• Appendix M – Park and Open Space Standard Specifications

The developer works with the City to refine the Open Space and Trail Design

Concept. This is to ensure the City’s goals for the Open Space and Trail

parcel are met. Once this is finalized, the functional plan and tender

drawings, completion schedule, and revised cost estimates must be

submitted to LAS. Developers should be aware that there is an upset limit to

the repayment of Development Charges which is determined by the City’s

Development Charges By-law and is established in the Project Charter. The

Open Space and Trail Design and cost estimates should reflect this upset

limit. Costs that are above the upset limit are the responsibility of the

developer.



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Step 4c: Tendering

Overview

It is the developer’s responsibility to tender the project. The tendering

process are outlined in the Open Space and Trail Development Financing

Agreement (OSTDFA), refer to Appendix F – Parkland/Open Space and

Trail Development Financing Agreement (PDFA/OSTDFA) and follows

the “Requirements for Tendering” in the City of Hamilton’s Engineering

Guidelines for Servicing Land Under Development Applications. Copies of

the bids must be provided to the City immediately after bid opening. The

developer may select the contractor, but the Open Space and Trail

construction repayment is based on the lowest qualified bid including a 10%

contingency to the upset limit established for the park construction budget.

City’s Role

The City must be present at the opening of the bids. A digital bid and tender

process may be employed, and the bid opening may be remote provided

that the online portal can be publicly accessed and viewable in real time.

The City requests a tele-call with the developer and developer’s landscape

architectural consultant at the time the digital bid closes.

Developer’s

Role

The developer must follow the proper tendering procedure as outlined in the

OSTDFA that follows the City of Hamilton’s Engineering Guidelines for

Servicing Land Under Development Applications. The procedures outline the

type of bid process that must be employed depending on cost of works. The

developer’s landscape architectural consultant is to coordinate the tendering

and bid opening to ensure that the process is public, that a City

representative is present at bid opening and that copies of the bids are

provided to the City immediately after opening.

Step 4d: Open Space and Trail Development Financing Agreement

Overview

LAS will prepare a draft Open Space and Trail Development Financing

Agreement (OSTDFA) once the developer has selected a bidder and will

obtain review from the City’s legal section. The OSTDFA is a legal

agreement signed by the City (i.e. Mayor and Clerk), initialled by the

manager and supervisor of LAS and signed by the developer. The OSTDFA

identifies the works that are to be constructed and their costs, the parties

responsible to pay the costs, the general responsibilities and obligations of

the parties as it pertains to the completion of the works, the conditions for

repayment of the City’s share of work and the requirements for insurance

and securities, including the conditions of release of the securities. A

OSTDFA template can be found in Appendix F – Parkland/Open Space

and Trail Development Financing Agreement (PDFA/OSTDFA). The

developer must wait until the financing agreement is signed prior to

entering into any general contract with the selected bidder to complete the

works.



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City’s Role

The City works will prepare a draft OSTDFA for the developer to review and

sign. Once the OSTDFA is signed by all parties, LAS will prepare a Purchase

Order Requisition and send the Purchase Order to the developer. The

Purchase Order will be used to pay for the City’s share of the approved

works. The preparation of the PDFA and Purchase Order are facilitated

through LAS, Financial Planning and Policy, and Legal Services.

Developer’s

Role

The developer reviews the OSTDFA and if in agreement, signs the

document. The developer is responsible to provide the City a Letter of Credit

for the securities once the tender has been awarded and the OSTDFA is

signed by the developer and City.

Option 2 Step 5: Open Space and Trail Construction and

Assumption

Step 5a: Construction Administration

Overview

The construction administration duties are performed by the developer’s

landscape architectural consultant. It is expected that a pre-construction

meeting will be held, along with bi-weekly meetings that must be attended

by a LAS staff member, the developer’s contractor, the developer’s

landscape architectural consultant and a representative of the developer. It

is expected that site inspections of the minimum key milestones identified in

the Project Charter will be performed and documented, that shop drawings

will be submitted for review and approval to the developer’s landscape

architectural consultant and LAS, and that the third-party testing will be

performed, documented and submitted to the developer’s landscape

architectural consultant and LAS. Meetings, testing and submissions are

expected to occur in a timely fashion to prevent delays and ensure that the

open space and trail is being constructed according to the contract

documents.

City’s Role

LAS will play an active role in overseeing the construction of the open space

and trail and expects to be circulated on all shop drawing submissions and

testing reports for review and approval. Site inspection reports, progress

payment and documentation related to the construction of the park should

also be circulated to LAS. LAS will attend all bi-weekly meetings and will

coordinate with other City sections should their presence on site be

required, such as Parks and Cemeteries and Forestry and Horticulture.

Other internal and external agencies may also be asked to attend site

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Developer’s

Role

The developer’s landscape architectural consultant is expected to set-up the

pre-construction meeting and the bi-weekly meetings and take minutes.

The developer’s landscape architectural consultant will aid in the review and

approval of shop drawings and ensure that the developer’s contractor is

submitting documentation in a timely fashion to avoid construction delays.

The developer’s landscape architectural consultant will be responsible to

perform the key milestone reviews and document the reviews to ensure that

the open space and trail is being constructed according to the contract

documents. Any issues or changes to the contract must be presented to the

City prior to the issuance of site directives or change orders. Templates

produced by the City of Hamilton for construction administrative

documentation are available upon request.

Step 5b: Deficiency Review

Overview

A deficiency review must be performed prior to initiating substantial

performance. A deficiency review of the open space and trail will be

performed with LAS, the Park and Cemeteries superintendent, the

developer’s landscape architectural consultant, the developer’s contractor

and a representative of the developer. A Deficiency Report will be prepared,

and the developer is responsible to rectify the deficiencies to the satisfaction

of the City prior to substantial completion being initiated.

City’s Role

LAS will ensure that the appropriate stakeholders from the City attend the

deficiency review walks and are satisfied with the deficiency corrections

performed by the developer.

Developer’s

Role

The developer landscape architectural consultant is responsible to help

coordinate a deficiency review meeting, to note deficiencies not in

compliance with the contract requirements and to circulate a final Deficiency

Report. The developer will ensure that the deficiencies are corrected and to

notify the City for a final review to occur. Substantial performance will not

be initiated until the identified deficiencies are corrected to the satisfaction

of the City.

Step 5c: Substantial Performance and Release of Securities

Overview

Once the deficiencies have been rectified to the satisfaction of the City, the

City will send a substantial performance cover letter granting the developer

approval to initiate substantial performance for the works. The developer

may then execute Substantial Performance according to current Construction

Law. The two-year warranty period begins after Substantial Performance is

achieved. The developer may also reimbursement for the City’s share of

works and request the release of the securities for the performance of the

works. The developer will be reimbursed for the City’s share of the works

and the securities will be released following the expiration of the lien period

according to the current construction law and the receipt of the

documentation outlined in the OSTDFA. The securities for the warranty

period will be held until the expiry of the two-year warranty period. The

Record of Site Condition and Letter of Reliance must be provided, and the

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City’s Role

LAS will prepare a cover letter confirming that Substantial Performance has

been reached and a notification letter for the commencement of the

warranty period. Following the expiration of the lien period, LAS will have

the City’s Law Clerk perform a lien check. Once all documentation is

received from the developer according to the conditions outline in the

OSTDFA, LAS will initiate the release of the securities and the

reimbursement for the City’s share of works through Business Programs.

Developer’s

Role

The developer’s landscape architectural consultant prepares the Certificate

of Substantial Performance after receiving clearance from the City. The

developer will publish the Substantial Performance document as per the

Construction Lien Act. The developer is responsible to apply for the release

of securities and to request reimbursement for the City’s share of works.

The developer is responsible to submit the required documentation along

with this request. Refer to Appendix F – Parkland/Open Space and Trail

Development Financing Agreement (PDFA/OSTDFA) for the standard

conditions and documentation that must be submitted prior to the release of

securities and reimbursement of the City’s share of the works.

Step 5d: Maintenance Assumption

Overview

The start of the two-year warranty period begins at Substantial Performance

after the City has accepted the construction works. Inspections must occur

at an appropriate time of the year to review the works, including vegetative

health, during the first year of the warranty period and during the second

year of the warranty period. A final inspection is complete LAS and any

outstanding warranty corrections will be identified for correction by the

developer. Should the work be acceptable, a letter of Contract Completion

will be issued to the developer and the developer may then apply for the

release of securities for the warranty component of the works. Should the

developer fail to correct the deficiencies the securities will be used by the

City to do so.

City’s Role

Open space and trail maintenance is assumed by Parks and Cemeteries staff

once Substantial Performance is awarded. LAS will perform the one-year and

two-year warranty inspection reviews on-site with the developer. LAS will

conduct the final inspection review at the termination of the two-year

warranty period and will issue a letter of Contract Completion should the

work be deemed acceptable. LAS will facilitate the release of the security

for the warranty period through Business Programs.

Developer’s

Role

The developer’s landscape architectural consultant is responsible to schedule

and perform a one-year and two-year maintenance review. The reviews

must be conducted with LAS staff present and the developer’s landscape

architectural consultant is responsible to prepare and issue the maintenance

reports. The developer must rectify the identified warranty deficiencies in

timely manner and notify the City when the work is complete. The developer

is responsible to apply for the release of the securities following the

expiration of the warranty period and the receipt of a letter of Contract

Completion issued by LAS.


Appendix A – Glossary

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City Wide Park A park that is a municipally, regionally, provincially or nationally

significant destination that meets the needs of residents and is of

interest to visitors. These facilities are often associated with major

recreation, education or leisure activities and may have natural or

unique features. They range greatly in size and type of features.

Community

Park

A park that serves more than one neighbourhood but is not intended

to serve the City as a whole. Community Parks have more intensive

recreational facilities such as lit sports fields, recreational and

community centres. These facilities will have good transportation

access along adjacent arterial and/or collector roadways and provide

adequate parking to meet anticipated demand. Community Parks in

urban areas should be appropriately located along transit routes. They

serve a population of approximately 20,000 people and have a

minimum size of approximately 7.0 hectares (17.3 acres).

Contract

Documents

Those documents that comprise a contract, e.g. in a construction

contract, the owner-contractor agreement, conditions of the contract

(general, supplementary, and other conditions, plans and / or

drawings, specifications, all addenda, modifications, and changes

thereto, together with any other items stipulated as being specifically

included.

Draft

Conditions

Form the basis of the Subdivision Agreement and reflect a

municipality’s requirements related to a draft plan that must be

satisfied by a developer before final approval of a plan is granted.

Easement A legal agreement to gain the right of entry to private property, for

the purpose of maintaining public facilities.

Functional Plan The functional plan is the further refinement of the master plan. The

functional plan shall include critical dimensions of facilities, sports

fields, parking lots, pathways, and any other features of the design.

Additionally, it shall include a preliminary grading concept, preliminary

planting concept, and requirements for sanitary sewers, surface and

subsurface storm drainage, and investigation of utilities. Any

significant features within the design such as an entry feature need to

be specified. This completed functional plan shall serve as the base

plan for working and construction drawings. The functional plan shall

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General Open

Space

Lands that do not function as parks but are used for both active and

passive recreational activities. Includes golf courses, community

gardens, pedestrian and bicycle trails, walkways, picnic areas,

beaches, remnant parcels of open space lands, urban plazas, squares

and core spaces.

Lease A legal agreement whereby the owner of land grants exclusive

possession of its land to another party for a specified time period.

Master Plan A plan, usually graphic and drawn to a small scale, which depicts all

the elements of a project or scheme. Often has supplemental material.

Natural Open

Space

Lands having environmental features that are intended to be

preserved in their natural state. Where appropriate, limited

recreational activities / uses may be permitted, including trails, picnic

areas, forest management, etc. Natural Open Space shall include

lands with significant natural features and landscapes such as

woodlots, hazard lands, forested slopes, creek/ravine corridors,

environmentally sensitive areas (of natural and scientific interest i.e.

the Niagara Escarpment), and areas of wildlife habitat. These areas

perform important biological and ecological functions and provide

passive recreational opportunities.

Neighbourhood

Park

A park that primarily caters to the recreational needs and interests of

the residents living within its general vicinity. They are generally

comprised of municipal parkland, containing a mixture of passive

areas, sports facilities, informal and formal play areas, and may

include natural areas. They serve a population of approximately 5,000

people and have a minimum size of approximately 2.0 hectares (5.0

acres). Residents can easily walk or bike to these parks.

Neighbourhood

Plan

Guide plans, prepared to provide direction for future land use

decisions. They include a land use plan (map) and policies. They are

adopted as a guide to Council but are not incorporated into the Official

Plan as an amendment. Neighbourhood Plans show road pattern and

general land use.

Official Plan The policy document, prepared by a municipality under the auspices of

the Ontario Planning Act, which sets out the guidelines for the

development of the community.

Open Space Lands designated as Open Space are greater than 0.4 hectares (1.0

acres) in size, are public or private areas where the predominant use

or function of the land is for recreational activities, conservation

management and other open space uses. Uses include, but are not

limited to, parks for both active and passive recreational activities,

pedestrian pathways, trails, bikeways, walkways, seasonal

campgrounds, marinas, woodlots, forestry and wildlife management

areas, fishing reserves, hazard lands, cemeteries and recreation /

community centres. See also “General Open Space” and Natural Open

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Open Space

and Trail

Development

Financing

Agreement

(OSTDFA)

An agreement between a developer and the City to construct an open

space or trail by the developer for the City and the City’s timing and

payment for this work which is generally through Development

Charges reimbursement.

Park Facility Fit A plan prepared by the City of Hamilton to confirm the ability of the

parkland within a subdivision to meet the needs of the existing and

future community.

Parkette Small open spaces which have no or limited recreational facilities.

They are generally located in the older urban areas where they serve

an important function in the provision of open space opportunities.

Parkland

Development

Financing

Agreement

An agreement between a developer and the City to construct a park

by the developer for the City and the City’s timing and payment for

this work which is generally through Development Charges

reimbursement.

Project Charter The Project Charter forms part of the Parkland/ Open Space and Trail

Development Financing Agreement. The Project Charter identifies the

scope and budget of the park and defines the roles and responsibilities

of the parties responsible for the delivery of the park.

Proponent The owner of land requesting subdivision of that land.

Public Bidding

Process

The process of obtaining the lowest price for a specific project through

an open competition among interested and qualified contractors.

Recreation

Facilities

Supply

Standards

Per capita, the minimum requirements for recreational facilities such

as for example soccer fields and baseball diamonds.

Secondary Plan A plan for a specific geographic area containing specific policies to

guide future development which can form the basis of an amendment

to an Official Plan.

Securities Monies of a developer secured by its financial institution on behalf of

the City under its Subdivision Agreement, to ensure that a developer

satisfies all financial obligations with respect to the construction of

works and payment of fees and charges imposed on the development

lands. In the event that the developer does not fulfill the required

obligations, the City will use the securities to complete the works.

Stormwater

Management

Facilities

Any structural stormwater management measure, including

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Streetscape The aesthetic design and pedestrian amenity of the full right-of-way of

a street. This can include tree or other landscaping along the street

boulevards (edges) or within a median, special paving on sidewalks

and / or within the pedestrian portions of intersections, lighting, public

art, street furniture such as benches, transit shelters, etc.

Subdivision

Agreement

A legally binding contract that outlines the subdivision requirements

for all phases of a proposed subdivision draft plan. It lists all

documents, conditions, and cash contributions required to be paid by

a developer, either for the implementation of the works by the City, or

to ensure that the works are carried out by a developer. It will list any

future requirements for front-ending agreements for any of the phases

of the development.

Substantial

Performance

A contract is substantially performed when:

a) When the improvement to be made under that contract or a

substantial part thereof is ready for use or is being used for the

purposes intended; and

b) When the improvement to be made under that contract is capable

of completion or, where there is a known defect, correction, at a

cost of not more than,

• 3 per cent (3%) of the first $1,000,000 of the contract price;

and

• 2 per cent (2%) of the next $1,000,000 of the contract price;

and

• 1 per cent (1%) of the balance of the contract price.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to request a certificate of

substantial performance.

Ten Year Parks

Budget

Forecast

Capital budget projecting project timelines and expenditures 10 years

into the future.

Tender

Documents

Produced in addition to contract documents, they are developed to

manage the bidding process for constructing the project.

Tree

Management

Plan

Identifies trees that require removal, relocation, and protection

(including hoarding measures). Includes a complete inventory of

existing trees on the proposed development site.

Utility Corridor A defined area of land through which the primary purpose is the

conduction of major utilities (i.e. Hydro corridor).

Warranty A legally enforceable assurance of the quality or work or duration of a

product or work performed.

Working

Drawings

Drawings, intended for use by a contractor, subcontractor, or

fabricator, which form part of the contract documents for a building or

development project; containing the necessary information to

construct an object, structure, or landscape.


Appendix B – Planning Documentation

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1. OFFICIAL PLAN

In 2001, six former municipalities amalgamated to form the present City of Hamilton. Each

of the municipalities had their own Official Plan; therefore, the City of Hamilton was working

with six (6) different Official Plan documents, and six (6) different zoning by-laws. In 2006,

the City of Hamilton adopted an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment to establish an

amalgamated strategy for parklands and open spaces.

The existing Official Plan relies on Land Use schedules and supporting planning

documentation (planning policies) to regulate and enhance the open space system.

Generally, the Official Plans:

• Identify lands designated for open space purposes;

• Classify parks (park hierarchy);

• Identify the location of parks; and

• Identify the amount of land needed for park purposes to serve its users.

This Appendix explains the process for development planning as it relates to the

development of parks. Parks have a hierarchy, any or all of which may be included in the

process of development. The step-by-step process for parks in Greenfield development may

include: Official Plan or Zoning By-law Amendments, Neighbourhood Plan, Plan of

Subdivision, Subdivision Agreement, and Subdivision Construction and Warranty Periods.

Prior to the development process, a meeting with Planning and Economic Development

Department (PED) staff of the City of Hamilton will determine the needs of the Community,

identify the size of the property, and the need to include the property in a Neighbourhood

Plan. Additionally, PED staff will confirm the requirements, necessity, and process for an

Official Plan Amendment or a Zoning By-law Amendment.

1.1 Park Classification

In 2006, an Official Plan amendment was initiated by PED to provide a consistent Official

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This Official Plan amendment introduced five (5) park classifications which best reflect the

parkland structure of the amalgamated City of Hamilton. Below are the classifications taken

from Council Report PED06152, June 14, 2006:

• Neighbourhood Parks

• Community Parks

• City Wide Parks

• General Open Space

• Natural Open Space

Neighbourhood Parks primarily cater to the recreational needs and interests of the

residents living within its general vicinity. Residents can easily walk or bike to these parks.

Neighbourhood Parks are generally comprised of municipal parkland, containing a mixture of

passive areas, sports facilities, informal and formal play areas, and may include natural

areas. They serve a population of approximately 5,000 residents and have a minimum size

of approximately 2.0 hectares.

Community Parks serve more than one neighbourhood but are not intended to serve the

city. Community Parks have more intensive recreational facilities such as lit sports fields,

recreational and community centres. These facilities will have good transportation access

along adjacent arterial and/or collector roadways and provide adequate parking to meet

anticipated demand. Community Parks in urban areas should be appropriately located along

transit routes. They serve a population of approximately 20,000 people and have a

minimum size of approximately 7.0 hectares.

City Wide Parks are municipally, regionally, provincially or nationally significant

destinations that meet the needs of residents and are of interest to visitors. These facilities

are often associated with major recreation, education or leisure activities and may have

natural or unique features. They range greatly in size and type of features.

Parkettes although not a part of the formal park classification hierarchy are small open

spaces which have no or limited recreational facilities. They are generally located in the

older urban areas where they serve an important function in the provision of open space

opportunities.

General Open Space shall include golf courses, community gardens, pedestrian and

bicycle trails, walkways, picnic areas, beaches, remnant parcels of open space lands and

urban plazas, squares and core spaces. These areas do not function as parks but are used

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Natural Open Space shall include lands with significant natural features and landscapes

such as woodlots, hazard lands, forested slopes, creek/ravine corridors, the Niagara

Escarpment, environmentally sensitive areas (of natural and scientific interest) and areas of

wildlife habitat. These areas perform important biological and ecological functions and

provide passive recreational opportunities.

2. NEIGHBOURHOOD/SECONDARY PLAN

Neighbourhood Plans are guide plans, prepared to provide direction for future land use

decisions. They include a land use plan (map) and accompanying land use policies.

Neighbourhood Plans are adopted as guides by Council but are not incorporated into the

Official Plan as an amendment. Therefore, Neighbourhood Plans are not legally binding, and

can easily be revised. There are presently approximately 111 Neighbourhood Plans in effect

within the City of Hamilton.

Secondary Plans provide future direction and include a land use plan (map) and

accompanying land use policies, similarly to a Neighbourhood Plan. However, unlike

Neighbourhood Plans, Secondary Plans are adopted by Council and PED as amendments to

the City’s Official Plan. Such amendments involve a more complicated, formal process that

is regulated by the Planning Act. Secondary Plans are created for smaller areas within the

City. The Secondary Plan includes:

• Preparation of overall Land Use Schedule, Official Plan Amendment and supporting

planning documentation for the secondary planning area;

• Design direction and principles for the preparation Neighbourhood (Block) Plans for

sub-areas within the Secondary Planning area;

• Adopted by Council after the Official Plan Amendment/Secondary Plan is presented at

a Public Meeting.

In terms of parks and open space requirements, Secondary Plans identify the specific ‘type’

of park and open space required to serve the needs of the residents in the area, as well as

the number and location of parks within the neighbourhood and the relationship of the park

to other neighbourhood components.

The guidelines ensure that planning and design of Open Space Systems are consistent with

the City of Hamilton’s overall design objectives for the various classifications of parks.

Landscape Architectural Services (LAS) staff of the Environmental Services Division of Public

Works typically provide input during the development of a Secondary Plan in the City of

Hamilton. During this consultation process, LAS staff reviews the location of open spaces

and parkland, as well as any trail connections in the Secondary Plan Area.



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PED will prepare the Neighbourhood Plan or Secondary Plan. LAS Section in Public Works, or

the developer’s consultant, will prepare a park Facility Fit drawing that responds to the

community needs for parks. The Facility Fit will ensure that sports and recreation facilities

can physically be accommodated on the lands provided by the developer. Outplay and buffer

areas will be identified and accommodated around all formal field areas. Pedestrian access

will be provided from streets of the community, as well as through the parks and open

spaces, allowing multiple access points.

3. SUBDIVISION PLANNING

3.1 Parkland Dedication

Developers in the City of Hamilton must apply to the City for approval of any proposed

subdivision development. Planning policies by PED establish the process and timing of such

applications; therefore, for any details on the specifics of response times, requirements of

applications, and other details, please contact PED. As these policies and procedures may

change, they will not be reproduced here.

All new developments are required to provide Parkland Dedication to the City, as per the

Ontario Planning Act and City By-laws No. 17-039 and 09-124. Any greenfield development,

brownfield development, or increase in density development within the City is required to

contribute parkland or cash-in-lieu of parkland. Residential, Commercial, and Industrial

developments are subject to park dedication under the Ontario Planning Act.

Parkland dedication is determined according to Section 42 and/or Section 51 of the Planning

Act and City By-laws No. 17-039 and 09-124. The Planning Act allows municipalities to

collect parkland dedication of 5% of the total land area (2% for commercial/industrial

developments), or 1 hectare (ha) / 300 housing units, whichever is greater.

However, the City of Hamilton generally exempts industrial developments from parkland

dedication, and the City’s area per unit dedication requirements vary depending on the unit

density of the development. See By-law 09-124 as amended by By-law 17-039 for more

information. Residential developments in the Hamilton Downtown Community Improvement

Project Area are required to only contribute 5% of the total land area, regardless of density

(or the equivalent in cash-in-lieu) to encourage residential development in the downtown.

Parkland dedication and cash-in-lieu calculations are completed by PED.

Stormwater Management Ponds (SWM Ponds), valley lands, or floodplains are not

acceptable as parkland dedication. However, if forest or other lands are given to the City as

‘Open Space’, these lands are removed from the 5% total land area calculation used to

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3.2 Parks in New Subdivisions

New parks must conform to specific size and configuration standards. A minimum of 120

metres of street frontage is required to ensure adequate access and visibility into the park.

A square or rectangular configuration of the park parcel allows for the greatest flexibility for

the construction of sports facilities; therefore, odd shapes will not be accepted for parkland

dedication.

All parkland will have an as-built grading plan and be seeded or sodded to the satisfaction of

the Director of Environmental Services, Public Works.

Additionally, parks shall be constructed on tableland. Valley lands, floodplain lands, or

parcels with excessive grades will not be accepted as parkland dedication, due to the

inherent restrictions on development that are encountered on these types of land.

Stormwater Management Ponds shall not be accepted as parkland dedication.

Different scenarios for parkland development can occur within the City of Hamilton’s

subdivision development process. If there is parkland or open space to be built in the

subdivision area, either the City can be responsible for the final design and construction of

these facilities, after the parkland or open space have been dedicated or purchased by the

City, or the developer has the option to construct the park themselves.

3.2.1 Park Design Consultant (Landscape Architect)

When the developer constructs the park, the design shall be completed by a full

member in good standing of the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA),

to gain approval by the LAS Section staff, Public Works.

3.2.2 Record of Site Condition and Letter of Reliance

All dedicated parkland, whether on greenfields or brownfields, requires a Record of

Site Condition, acknowledged by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment,

Conservation and Parks (MOECP), and to the satisfaction of LAS staff. Additionally, a

letter of reliance is required to be provided to the City from the Environmental

Consultant that undertook the work for the Record of Site Condition.

3.3 Introduction to Subdivision Agreement

The City of Hamilton developed a new Subdivision Agreement in 2006, and this new

agreement was approved by Council in September of 2006.

The detailed engineering and landscape drawings, including park and open space design

drawings shall be submitted by the developer, and approved by City staff at the Phase

Registration stage, and shall be a written approvals process. This process shall occur

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For more information on the Subdivision Agreement, contact the Planning and Economic

Development Department for the City of Hamilton.

4. OTHER LEGISLATION

4.1 Greenbelt Legislation

The Greenbelt Act (2005) protects environmentally sensitive land, including agricultural

land, within the Golden Horseshoe from urban development and sprawl. The lands protected

under this legislation more than doubles the lands protected under the Oak Ridges Moraine

and the Niagara Escarpment, covering a total of 1.8 million acres. The Greenbelt Act gives

government the authority to establish the types of land uses that are permitted in the

protected areas.

Areas of the City of Hamilton fall into this Greenbelt area. Development in those areas is

restricted according to the Greenbelt Act (2005). Landowners must consult this act to

determine the impact of the legislation on their properties.


Appendix C – Drawing and Submission Standards

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Appendix C – Drawing and Submission

Standards

Once the developer has obtained approval for a development application where park or open

space improvements are required, a detailed Park or Open Space submission can be made

to:

Attn: Manager, Landscape Architectural Services

City of Hamilton

Public Works Department

Environmental Services

Landscape Architectural Services

77 James Street North, Suite 400

Hamilton, Ontario

L8R 2K3

Please note that the following represents Landscape Architectural Services (LAS) minimum

submission requirements for a park development project. More complex projects may

require additional submissions or documentation. This will be determined by the City.

1. FIRST SUBMISSION – CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

1.1 Submission Requirements

The first park or open space submission shall be submitted at stage 2, and shall consist of:

a) One (1) digital (PDF) set of the conceptual park or open space drawings (see Item

1.2 below for detailed information on what must be included in the conceptual

drawing submission).

b) One (1) digital (PDF) set of the preliminary cost estimate for the park or open space

works.

c) One (1) digital (PDF) set of a conceptual drainage design for the park or open

space, in context with the rest of the subdivision.

The design of the park or open space facilities shall be completed by a full member with

seal, in good standing, of the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA). The park

or open space drawings shall be approved by the Landscape Architectural Services Section;

however, this approval shall in no way relieve the Landscape Architect of the responsibility

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All park facilities, including sanitary, storm sewers, and watermains and their appurtenances

and all interior park pathways or roadways shall conform to the City’s Construction and

Material Specifications Manual (latest version) which is available from the Public Works

Department. The standards for park facilities are found in this document. Any upgrades or

alterations to these standard specifications require the approval by the Director of Capital

Planning and Implementation.

Upon review of the first submission of parks or open space drawings and cost estimates by

the City, the Landscape Architect shall amend the drawings and cost estimates to

incorporate the comments and shall resubmit two (2) sets of the conceptual park or open

space drawings for final approval. The cost estimates shall be amended and submitted with

the drawings.

Conservation Authority Approvals

If required, the conservation authority shall be sent, by the developer, a copy of the first

parks or open space submission for approval. It is up to the developer to determine if this

approval is necessary.

1.2 Conceptual Drawing Requirements

The conceptual drawings submission by the developer’s Landscape Architect shall be subject

to the following:

a) All drawings shall be metric, and shall be neat, and legible.

b) Lettering shall be done with a minimum font size of 10 pt. If hand-drawn, a

lettering template shall be used.

c) Sheet size shall be metric A1 (594mm x 841 mm) or imperial (24”x36”).

d) Plan-profile drawings shall be to a scale of 1:500 horizontal and 1:100 vertical.

e) All drawings shall contain a key plan, north arrow, title block showing the name of

the landscape architect together with the sheet title and current revision status.

f) All drawings shall be sealed, signed, and dated by the landscape architect

responsible for the design.

g) All elevations are to relate to a geodetic datum acceptable to the City, and the

bench mark shall be described on all the drawings.

The conceptual drawings shall consist of the following:

a) Title sheet

b) Conceptual layout plan

c) Conceptual drainage plan

d) Plan-profile drawings, if applicable

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2. SECOND SUBMISSION – WORKING DRAWINGS (50% COMPLETION)

2.1 Submission Requirements

For the City to prepare the approval for the phase of development, the developer shall

submit, at step 3, the following:

a) One (1) full size digital (PDF) copy of the final survey plan or plan of subdivision

signed by the surveyor and the owner.

b) One (1) full size digital (PDF) set of the working drawings for the park or open

space works (See Item 2.2 below for detailed information on what must be included

in the working drawing submission).

c) One (1) digital (PDF) copy of the final cost estimates for the park or open space

works.

d) Digital (PDF) copies of any approvals received by outside agencies if applicable.

e) One (1) digital (PDF) copy of a land appraisal, where required, in accordance with

the City’s Parkland Dedication policy, showing the calculated amount for any

required cash-in-lieu of park dedication (where enough land is not being dedicated

for park purposes), or where excess park dedication must be acquired by the City).

f) Written confirmation of the owner’s Landscape Architectural consultant’s name and

address.

2.2 Working Drawing Requirements

The working drawings submission by the developer’s Landscape Architect shall be subject to

the following:

a) All drawings shall be completed using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)

technology and provided in MicroStation format.

b) All drawings shall be metric, and shall be neat, and legible.

c) Lettering shall be done using a minimum font size of 10 pt.

d) Sheet size shall be Architectural Size D (Arch D, 24” x 36”).

e) Plan-profile drawings shall be to a scale of 1:500 horizontal and 1:100 vertical.

f) All drawings shall contain a key plan, north arrow, title block showing the name of

the landscape architect together with the sheet title and current revision status.

g) All drawings shall be sealed, signed, and dated by the landscape architect

responsible for the design.

h) All elevations are to relate to a geodetic datum acceptable to the City, and the

bench mark shall be described on all the drawings.

The working drawings shall consist of the following:

a) Title sheet

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c) Drainage and grading plan

d) Servicing plan

e) Planting and removals plan

f) Plan-profile drawings, if applicable

g) Details drawings

h) Other drawings (example: tree preservation plan)

3. THIRD SUBMISSION – TENDER SET

The developer shall submit prior to tender:

a) One (1) digital (PDF) copy of the detailed concept plan showing the arrangement

and spatial requirements of all proposed features for review and approval.

b) One (1) digital (PDF) set of “Issued for Tender” drawings, complete with

consultants’ seal and signature. and tender documents at the 100% stage for

review.

c) One (1) digital (PDF) copy of the final bid forms.

d) One (1) CD, Flash Drive, or Electronic File Transfer (EFT) with final contract

document files including all drawings (in MicroStation format), specifications (PDF),

product cut sheets (PDF), etc.

4. FOURTH SUBMISSION – ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION

The developer shall submit the following documents as they are available:

a) One (1) digital (PDF) copy of the completed bid forms from all bidders.

b) One (1) digital (PDF) set of “Issued for Construction” drawings, complete with

consultants’ seal and signature. Note: this is only required if the construction

drawings differ from the tender drawings.

c) One (1) digital (PDF) copy of the contractor-submitted and consultant-reviewed

shop drawings (stamped “reviewed” or “approved” by the landscape architectural

consultant).

d) One (1) digital (PDF) set of final as-built drawings.

5. PLAN DRAWING REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Title Sheet

A Title Sheet shall be included for every park or open space drawings submission. All title

sheets shall contain the following information:

1) Name of Municipality (City of Hamilton)

2) Key plan showing the location of the park within the proposed development

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4) Name of the park or open space (if applicable)

5) Name of the Landscape Architect

6) List of drawings

5.2 Conceptual Layout Plan or Layout Plan

This Plan shall show the features of the design of the park or open space and indicate

dimensions of, and between, those features. Existing features to remain on site shall be

indicated, as well as all existing and future roads, buildings, and other major landscape

features.

5.3 Conceptual Drainage Plan

This plan shall show a general understanding of how the site will be drained for stormwater

flow for the proposed features. This plan shall show existing and proposed features, and

arrows with % slopes indicated for overland flow. Where underground utilities are required,

these will be indicated with % slope of pipes, and the required connection locations to the

existing services indicated.

5.4 Grading and Drainage Plan

This plan shall show a detailed outline of the proposed grading of the site’s proposed and

existing features, and how the site shall meet grades at the property line or fixed points on

the site. Slopes shall be indicated where necessary, particularly for drainage swales and

underground servicing. Any underground servicing shall be indicated generally on this plan.

Drainage areas shall be indicated on the plan.

5.5 Plan-Profile Drawings

Plan-profile drawings shall be prepared where necessary to show alignments of roads,

underground utilities, walkways, or other landscape features. Follow the requirements

outlined in the City of Hamilton’s Engineering Guidelines for Servicing Land Under

Development Applications.

5.6 Servicing Plan

This plan shall show the detailed outline of the proposed and existing servicing on the site.

All pipes shall be shown, indicating length, slopes, inverts, sizes of pipes, and the

connections to existing services on the plan. This plan shall also show all proposed and

existing features of the site and adjacent surrounding area, including roads, buildings,

utilities, major grade changes, water bodies, and landscape features. Drainage areas for

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5.7 Planting and Removals Plan

This plan shall show any existing vegetation that is to be removed due to the site works,

proposed plantings, and existing vegetation to remain on the site. If necessary, two plans

may be prepared. The first plan shall show the existing vegetation to remain and existing

vegetation to be removed. The second plan shall show the existing vegetation to remain,

and the proposed plantings as part of the site works. This plan shall also show all proposed

and existing features of the site and adjacent surrounding area, including roads, buildings,

utilities, major grade changes, water bodies, and landscape features.

An itemized list of the plant material to be removed, remain, or planted shall be on the

plans, and correspond with notations on the drawing to allow the reader to understand the

implications of the removals and plantings.

5.8 Details Drawings

Any details that relate to the proposed site works shall be shown on a details sheet(s).

Details should reference any standard City of Hamilton details, from the City’s Construction

and Material Specifications Manual (latest version), as well as any amended or design-

specific details required to accurately install the works.


Appendix D – Standard Requirements for Park and Open Space Development

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Appendix D – Standard Requirements for Park

and Open Space Development

1. POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS

1. All park development shall comply with the latest Local Service Policy, as set

out in the City’s most recent Development Charges Study and By-law.

https://www.hamilton.ca/budget-finance/development-charges

2. All parks and play equipment shall be accessible in accordance with the City of

Hamilton Barrier-Free Design Guidelines (2006), version 1.1, published Feb.

7, 2006.

3. All play areas and play equipment shall comply with the City of Hamilton

Playground Equipment Standards (found in Appendix H – Playground

Equipment Standards) and CAN/CSA Standard Z614 – Children’s Playspaces

and Equipment (latest edition).

4. Refer to US Guide to ADA Guidelines for Accessible Play Areas for clarification

and requirements of “accessible” play features. See https://www.access-

board.gov/attachments/article/1344/play-rule.pdf

5. All spray pad areas and spray pad equipment shall comply with the City of

Hamilton Spray Pad Standards (found in Appendix I – Spray Pad

Standards).

6. Comply with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and

Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001.

7. Unless specified otherwise in the details and specifications listed below,

construction materials and methods, including testing requirements, shall

comply with the City of Hamilton’s Construction and Material Specifications

Manual, latest version. This document is available online at:

https://www.hamilton.ca/develop-property/policies-guidelines/construction-

and-material-specifications

8. All development servicing shall adhere to the City of Hamilton’s Engineering

Guidelines for Servicing Land Under Development Applications, latest edition.

Available online at: https://www.hamilton.ca/develop-property/policies-

guidelines/comprehensive-development-guidelines-and-financial-policies

https://www.hamilton.ca/budget-finance/development-charges

https://www.access-board.gov/attachments/article/1344/play-rule.pdf

https://www.access-board.gov/attachments/article/1344/play-rule.pdf

https://www.hamilton.ca/develop-property/policies-guidelines/construction-and-material-specifications


https://www.hamilton.ca/develop-property/policies-guidelines/comprehensive-development-guidelines-and-financial-policies

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9. Comply with all City of Hamilton By-laws. Copies are available on the City of

Hamilton website at: https://www.hamilton.ca. The following is a select listing

and not intended to capture all applicable by-laws:

1. 05-200 Zoning By-law and any applicable Amendments

2. 16-184 Swimming Pool Enclosure By-law

3. 10-197 Sign By-law

4. 15-125 Trees on Public Property By-law

5. 09-124/17-039 Conveyance of Land for Parks By-law and Amendment

6. The City’s most recent Development Charges By-law and Amendments

2. SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Record of Site Condition and Letter of Reliance

If the Owner is conveying to the City of Hamilton naturalized open space blocks, tableland

for parkland uses and any other lands for public usage, then the Owner shall submit a

signed Record of Site Condition (RSC) to the City of Hamilton, and the Ontario Ministry of

the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP). This RSC must be completed to the

satisfaction of the City of Hamilton, including an acknowledgement of receipt of the RSC by

the MOECP. A letter of reliance from the environmental consultant must accompany the

RSC, to allow the City to use the studies conducted in the future if required.

2.2 Warranty

The City of Hamilton requires a two-year comprehensive warranty on all plant material, and

all park and open space construction works.

2.3 Standard Comments at Draft Plan Approval

At the draft plan submission step (Step 2), the Landscape Architectural Services (LAS)

Section shall review and make comments. Aspects for review and comment include

elements of the parkland, and other open space considerations.

For parkland, LAS will comment on:

• Park servicing: 50mm water service, 200mm sanitary sewer service, 250mm storm

sewer service to property line of park are minimum requirements.

• Park grading: Minimum slopes of 2%, graded in a manner to avoid ponding and

maintain proper drainage.

• Park fencing: Minimum standard must adhere to the Appendix L – Park and Open

Space Standard Detail Drawings, Appendix M – Park and Open Space

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Standard Specifications and the City’s Construction and Material Specifications

Manual (latest version).

• Minimum street frontage: 120 metres

• Park turf: seeding is the minimum standard.

• Development construction: Undeveloped, disturbed blocks shall be graded, seeded,

and maintained by the Owner until acceptance of land by the City.

2.4 Unauthorized Park Usage

The Owner agrees not to dispose or stockpile any waste or surplus fill material on the

Subdivision Plan lands except in a manner and in a location approved by the City of

Hamilton. The park block shall not be used for topsoil or other construction material,

equipment storage, or sales pavilions.

2.5 Development Adjacent to Park Property

Where development abuts a park or open space, whether the developer is constructing the

minimal requirements or the finished park or open space, runoff from the development

property shall not drain into the park or open space unless approved by the Director of

Environmental Services. A rear lot catch basin may be required. A grading plan showing the

proposed drainage solution must be reviewed to the satisfaction of the Director of

Environmental Services.

2.6 Tendering Process

Tendering Process Requirements if Option 2 (Developer to build the park) will follow the

standard Public Works Design Engineering tendering process.

2.7 Guidelines for the reimbursement of park development works through Development

Charges:

Traditional park and open space facilities are eligible for reimbursement through

Development Charges (DC). An outline of traditional park features is found in this

Appendix. Upgraded features are solely at the developer’s cost and will be reviewed on a

case by case basis; upgrades must be approved by LAS prior to tender and construction.

City standards for park facilities construction are outlined in Appendix M – Park and Open

Space Standard Specifications.

Reimbursement of park and open space construction will be permitted according to the

above guidelines and City approval of drawings and cost estimates, up to the maximum

amount allocated by the DC by-law and calculated by the City of Hamilton staff based on

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the park or trail in question. The amount allocated to the park by the DC by-law includes

design fees for developer’s consultant. All cost estimates must include the design consultant

fees.

2.8 Servicing Design Criteria

All park servicing calculations shall follow the criteria outlined in the City of Hamilton’s

Engineering Guidelines for Servicing Land Under Development Applications (latest edition).

3. PARK AND OPEN SPACE FEATURES

3.1 Traditional park features include:

• Chain link fence to City standards where park property is adjacent to private lots.

Park frontage on streets is not fenced, nor is park boundaries shared with schools,

open spaces, or stormwater management facilities

• Site furniture to City standards including benches and trash cans.

• Park walkways that are to be maintained in the winter must be 3m in width, asphalt

surfaced constructed according to Appendix M – Park and Open Space Standard

Specifications and Appendix L – Park and Open Space Standard Detail

Drawings.

• Park walkways that are not to be maintained may be constructed of other materials

and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Generally, the other acceptable park

walkway material is stone dust. Paving stones are generally not permitted.

• Lighting of park walkways in Neighbourhood Parks is generally not recommended.

• Lighting of sports facilities in Neighbourhood Parks is generally not recommended,

unless premier facilities are proposed. These will be evaluated on a case-by-case

basis.

• Supply of sports facilities, including soccer pitches, baseball diamonds, bocce

facilities, and multi-purpose courts are determined through consultation with the

Recreation staff of the City of Hamilton.

• Playgrounds must conform to the latest Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

standards for play spaces and equipment. At least one (1) light standard must be

provided at playgrounds for security.

3.2 Parking Supply Standards

Parking lots may be supplied for Neighbourhood Parks, if there is no adjacent school

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Parking Supply Standards for Community or City-Wide Parks:

• 16 spaces per ball field, 32 spaces if fields are lit

• 16 spaces per soccer field, 32 spaces if fields are lit

• 15 for general park users

• 12 (4 per court) per group of tennis courts

3.3 Soil Testing

Soil testing is applicable for any park development or redevelopment or open space

development. For minimum soil and soil testing requirements, please refer to the City’s

Local Service Policy (LSP), which can be found in the City’s most recent Development

Charges Study.

3.4 Warranty

The City of Hamilton requires a two-year comprehensive warranty on all plant material, and

all park works, whether new parkland development or redevelopment, or open space

development.

3.5 Approved Plant Material

A list of approved plant material, by the Forestry and Horticulture Section of Environmental

Services (Public Works), is found in Appendix K – Approved Tree Species for Parks and

Open Spaces. This list should be used for all park development, redevelopment or open

space development in the City of Hamilton.

3.6 Landscape Maintenance Notes

These are found in Appendix M – Park and Open Space Standard Specifications.



Appendix E – Internal and External Approvals

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1. RESPONSIBILITIES

When the park or open space development is being constructed under the Developer Build

option (Option II), it is the responsibility of the Developer to determine which agency

(agencies) have jurisdiction over the lands in question. The Developer is responsible for

following any permit or approval application procedures outlined by the appropriate involved

agency. This process may vary, depending on the agencies involved.

When the park or open space development is being constructed under the City Build

procedure (Option I), and after the subdivision construction process is completed, the City

shall undertake the steps necessary to obtain approvals and/or permits from the required

agencies.

2. CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES

2.1 Conservation Authorities

The City of Hamilton land area falls under the jurisdiction of five Conservation Authorities.

These are: Conservation Halton, Credit Valley Conservation Authority, Grand River

Conservation Authority, Hamilton Conservation Authority and Niagara Peninsula

Conservation Authority.

2.2 Conservation Authority Act History and Impacts to Development Process

In 1995, the Red Tape Reduction Act established the Red Tape Commission. This

Commission created a process to implement changes to the Conservation Authority Act of

1946, to bring the Conservation Authority Act in conformity with the Provincial Policy

Statement. The Conservation Authorities to this point had developed individual regulations

to implement the 1946 Conservation Authority Act. The new “Generic Regulations” were

intended to bring consistency across Ontario for the regulation of development around

wetlands and watercourses. The new Ontario Regulation 97/04 was officially titled “Content

of Conservation Authority Regulations under Subsection 28 (1) of the Act: Development,

Interference with Wetlands and Alteration to Shorelines and Watercourses”, and features

that are subject to the regulation include: watercourses, hazardous lands, river of stream

valleys, shoreline of the Great Lakes, and wetlands (Government of Ontario, 2004). Each of

the Conservation Authorities in Ontario was responsible for developing location regulations

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Conservation Authorities are involved in the Planning Act through the Provincial Policy

Statement. They are the commenting authorities on “natural hazards” that are affected by

development. Municipalities circulate development applications to the Conservation

Authorities when development impacts the regulated area (defined by the Generic

Regulation). The Conservation Authorities impose restrictions on the development according

to the projected impacts of the development on the regulated area.

Conservation Authorities also have authority to impose restrictions on developments where

there is no development application required. The Conservation Authority Act makes the

Conservation Authorities the permit issuing authority for any works involving the regulated

areas that would affect control of flooding, erosion, dynamic beaches, conservation of land,

or pollution (Government of Ontario, 2004).

2.3 Top of Valley Slope

The Generic Regulation includes a 15-metre buffer from the stable top of slope, or from the

100-year stream bank erosion allowance plus 15 metres, as part of the regulated area. This

buffer is meant to reduce the impacts of development on the stream and valley, as well as

to buffer the development from the natural river processes and subsequent toe erosion

(Government of Ontario, 2004).

Consultation with the five Conservation Authorities that have lands within the Municipality of

Hamilton (Conservation Halton, Credit Valley Conservation Authority, Grand River

Conservation Authority, Hamilton Conservation Authority and Niagara Peninsula

Conservation Authority) revealed that trail development in this 15-metre top of bank buffer

zone would generally be permitted, if the trail had minimized negative impacts to the

fisheries, slope stability, vegetation, and wildlife. Permits would have to be obtained from

the appropriate conservation authority on a site-by-site basis for any proposal of trail

development along this buffer area. Generally, city maintenance vehicles would be

permitted on these trails for trail upkeep purposes, and the trail should be designed to

accommodate these vehicles. Each conservation authority may have their own drawing

submission criteria, and information regarding such criteria must be sought from the

appropriate conservation authority.

2.4 Stormwater Management Facilities

Consultation with the five conservation authorities with regulated areas in the City of

Hamilton boundaries revealed that their requirements for the design of stormwater

management facilities follow the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and

Parks (MOECP) guidelines, as well as the City of Hamilton’s Criteria and Guidelines for

Stormwater Infrastructure Design (2007). Generally, trails in stormwater management

facilities are encouraged, and should attempt to connect to other naturalized areas or

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Many of the conservation authorities have published planting guidelines complete with plant

lists for various planting environments, including those found in stormwater management

facilities. These lists, if available, should be consulted to ensure that the planting design is

in compliance with whichever conservation authority has jurisdiction over the property in

question.

2.5 Responsibilities

If the developer is undertaking the completed park or open space construction, it is the

developer’s responsibility to obtain these approvals. If the City is undertaking the

construction, Landscape Architectural Services staff shall undertake the necessary steps to

obtain approval for the proposed works.

2.6 References

Government of Ontario. “O. Reg. 97/04: Content of Conservation Authority Regulations

under Subsection 28 (1) of the Act: Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alteration

to Shorelines and Watercourses”. 2004, E-Laws currency date of March 7, 2019.

3. OTHER APPROVAL AUTHORITIES

3.1 Archaeology

The requirements for archaeological assessments are defined by the Ontario Ministry of

Tourism, Culture and Sport, in the Ontario Heritage Act, and by the Ontario Ministry of the

Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP), through the Environmental Assessment Act.

Historical buildings and landscapes are present in the City of Hamilton, including native

burial grounds and battlefields. If work is being proposed on one of these areas, approval

for the works must be obtained by the approval body related to the specific type of heritage

feature or landscape.

If the developer is undertaking the completed park or open space construction, it shall be

up to the developer to obtain these approvals. Otherwise, Landscape Architectural Services

staff shall undertake the necessary steps to obtain approval for the proposed works.

3.2 Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC)

The City of Hamilton contains part of the Niagara Escarpment, a landscape feature that

crosses Ontario, from Niagara in the south, to Georgian Bay in the north.

The Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) is an agency that controls development on the

Niagara Escarpment, a World Biosphere Reserve. A "Biosphere Reserve" is an international

designation of recognition from UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and



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Cultural Organization) for an area in the world which is deemed to demonstrate a "balanced

relationship between humans and the biosphere." By this it is meant that “collaborative

efforts among people in the designated area serve to promote the sustainability of local

economies and communities, as well as the conservation of the terrestrial/or coastal

ecosystems they are in.” (NEC website October 28, 2006). For more information on the

Niagara Escarpment Commission, refer to http://www.escarpment.org.

The NEC website outlines the regulated area, the policies guiding the commission, and the

process to apply for development approval along the escarpment.

If the developer is undertaking the completed park or open space construction, it shall be

up to the developer to obtain these approvals. Otherwise, Landscape Architectural Services

staff shall undertake the necessary steps to obtain approval for the proposed works.

3.3 Utility Companies

Park or open space development in the City of Hamilton may impact the existing structures

or easements of utility companies.

For normal park development or redevelopment, the local hydro utility company may be the

only approval necessary to complete the park or open space construction. Existing utility

poles and supports may require moving for certain circumstances, or access across an

easement may be required to complete the park or open space works. The individual utility

companies must be contacted prior to works being finalized. If the developer is undertaking

the completed park or open space construction, it shall be up to the developer to obtain

these approvals. Otherwise, Landscape Architectural Services staff shall undertake the

necessary steps to obtain approval for the proposed works.

In the case of trail development along a utility corridor, a license agreement shall be

required for the development and maintenance of the trail along that corridor. There may be

more than one utility company involved in such an approval, as corridors are sometimes

shared. Plans must be sent for approval by the appropriate utility companies prior to the

finalization of the design. If the developer is undertaking the completed park or open space

construction, it shall be up to the developer to obtain these approvals. Otherwise,

Landscape Architectural Services staff shall undertake the necessary steps to obtain

approval for the proposed works.

http://www.escarpment.org/


Appendix F – PDFA/OSTDFA and Letter of Intent Templates

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Appendix F – Parkland/Open Space and Trail

Development Financing

Agreement (PDFA/OSTDFA)

Contents:

Parkland/Open Space and Trail Development Financing Agreement Template .................. F-2

Cost Estimate Template .......................................................................................... F-14

Project Charter Template ........................................................................................ F-15

Letter of Intent Template ....................................................................................... F-26

Notes:

1. Placeholders are shown highlighted in green.

2. Please note that templates are for reference purposes only. PDFAs/OSTDFAs may be

altered on a project-by-project basis to accommodate specific project requirements.



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PROJECT NAME

PARKLAND/OPEN SPACE AND TRAIL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT

DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY

THIS AGREEMENT made in quadruplicate on the XX day of Month, Year (the “Agreement”).

BETWEEN:

DEVELOPER NAME

(hereinafter called the” Developer”)

-and-

CITY OF HAMILTON

(hereinafter called the “City”)

WHEREAS the Developer is the registered owner of the lands more particularly described in

Schedule “A” hereto, which lands are hereinafter referred to as the “Lands”;

AND WHEREAS the City has approved a Draft Plan of Subdivision for the Lands subject to

certain terms and conditions;

AND WHEREAS as a condition of the said Draft Plan approval, the Developer is required to

construct certain works, more particularly described in Schedule “B” attached hereto and

forming part of this Agreement, which works are hereinafter referred to as the “Works”;

AND WHEREAS as a condition of the said Draft Plan approval, the Developer is required to

complete the Works following an agreed to process including all project scope, expectations,

submittals, milestones, inspections, and third-party testing, more particularly described in

Schedule “C” attached hereto and forming part of this Agreement, which are hereinafter

referred to as the “Charter”;

AND WHEREAS the Works have been identified in the City’s Development Charges By-law

14-153, which by-law applies to the Lands and charges thereunder are payable by the

Developer in accordance with the Development Charges Act 1997, S.O. 1997, c 27;

AND WHEREAS the City has agreed to reimburse the Developer for the value of the growth

related portion of the said Works, as determined by the City’s Development Charge By-Law,

the cost of which is hereinafter referred to as the “City Share”, to the extent and in a

manner hereinafter set out;

AND WHEREAS the Developer has entered into a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) in the form

attached hereto as Schedule “D” setting out its intention to enter into this Agreement

respecting the reimbursement of the City Share of the Works.

NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH THAT, in consideration of the

Lands, and of the said draft plan approval, and of the mutual covenants and agreements



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herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the Parties hereto

mutually covenant and agree as follows, namely:

1. The Developer hereby covenants and agrees to undertake and complete the

construction of the Works to the satisfaction of the City and in accordance with this

Agreement.

2. The City hereby covenants and agrees to reimburse the Developer for the City Share

of the Works in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

3. The City Share shall be set out in Schedule “B” attached to and forming part of this

Agreement.

4. The Parties mutually covenant and agree that the said reimbursement of the City

Share relating to the Works as set out in Schedule ”B” shall be in the amount agreed

to by the City and the Developer by way of the following Payment Schedule:

4.1 One Hundred (100) % of payment for the completion of the City Share of

the Works shall be due following receipt of:

4.1.1 Completed Milestone Inspection Summary Report, as set out in

Schedule “C,” appendix “A”;

4.1.2 Completed Project Close-out Checklist as set out in Schedule

“C,” appendix “B.;”

4.1.3 Certificate of Substantial Performance and Progress Payment

Certificate broken down in the same format as Schedule “B”

with each request for payment of the City Share . “Substantial

Performance” is as defined in the Construction Act of Ontario

R.S.O. 1990;

4.1.4 Statutory Declaration;

4.1.5 Proof of Advertisement;

4.1.6 Property Lien Check to be completed by the City 60 days (or

reasonably thereafter) after the date of Substantial

Performance.;

4.1.7 Current Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Clearance

Certificate (WSIB);

4.1.8 Standby Letters of Credit for Security for Performance and

Security for Warranty Performance;5.1.8 Request for Release

of Securities excluding the 10% Warranty Security; and

4.1.9 Start of Maintenance Period Letter.

5. The Developer shall be responsible to retain a 10% Holdback on all payments made

by the City to the Developer, subject to the provisions of the Construction Act. The

release of the 10% holdback shall take place no earlier than sixty (60) days after the

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6. The Developer covenants and agrees that it has not, and will not, file a complaint

under the Development Charges Act with respect to the calculation and application of

the City’s Development Charge to the Lands, including the quantum of the said

charge and the quantum of the soft services component thereof.

7. Consulting Services

7.1 The Developer has designed and shall develop and construct the Works in

accordance with the Contract Documents approved by the City, which shall be

prepared by a qualified Landscape Architect, who is a full member in good

standing of the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects hereinafter called

“the Developer’s Landscape Architect”.

7.2 The Developer acknowledges and confirms that the Developer’s Landscape

Architect is aware of and will conform with the City’s Parkland Development

Guidelines, the Charter, standards, relevant policies and by laws with regard

to the design and construction of the Works.

7.3 It shall be the responsibility of the Developer’s Landscape Architect to retain

the necessary sub-consultants required for the preparation of the Contract

Documents and construction inspections and shall include a qualified Civil

Engineer who is a full member in good standing of the Professional Engineers

of Ontario, and a qualified Electrical Engineer who is a full member in good

standing of the Professional Engineers of Ontario.

7.4 The Developer’s Landscape Architect shall oversee the construction

administration of the Works and shall comply with the requirements as set

out in the Charter to the satisfaction of the City. It shall be the responsibility

of the Developer’s Landscape Architect to coordinate all necessary

construction inspections with retained sub-consultants.

8. The Developer acknowledges that the City Share is less than 100% of the total

actual cost of the Works. Reimbursement of any additional amount by the City to

the Developer is subject to further Council approval. The execution of this

Agreement by the City does not constitute a guarantee or commitment by the City

that any additional funding for the Works will be available. The Developer further

acknowledges and agrees that it is undertaking the Works pursuant to this

Agreement at its sole risk with respect to the unfunded balance of the actual costs

thereof.

8.1 When a change to the approved Works is proposed or required the Developer

shall present to the City for approval its claim for a change and the price with

appropriate documentation

9. General Parkland Development Requirements

9.1 The following requirements shall apply to any procurement or tender of

services by the Developer respecting any Works subject to this Agreement:

9.1.1 Any Works where the CityShare of the cost is in excess of

$50,000 + HST shall be tendered by an open tender (i.e. public

notice in the Hamilton Spectator, the Hamilton Construction



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Association, etc.) and a minimum of three (3) bids will be

required;

9.1.2 The tenders shall close at the office of the Developer’s Landscape

Architect if located within the Municipal Boundary of the City of

Hamilton or at the City of Hamilton’s offices if the Consultant’s

office is located outside of the Municipal Boundary. Alternatively,

a remote tender opening is acceptable only if using an online

open tender portal that is publicly accessible and viewable in real

time;

9.1.3 A City representative shall be in attendance at the opening of the

tenders to witness the bids received and shall be verbally

provided with the bid results and immediately provided copies of

the Schedule of Quantities of the XX number of bidders. The City

accepted the XX bids as the Developer displayed due diligence in

following an open tendered process;

9.1.4 The Developer may select the Contractor of its choice for the

Works, but the City shall pay for the City Share of the Works only

on the basis of the overall low bidder (unless there is a justified

reason to choose another bid, i.e. tender disqualification, poor

performance of contractor, etc.). CONTRACTOR’S NAME was the

overall lowest bidder and has been selected as the Contractor for

the Works;

9.1.5 The Developer shall not enter into any general contract or

subcontract to complete the City Share or any portion thereof

pursuant to the release of approved Tender Documents until the

City had approved the said contract; and

9.1.6 The Developer’s Landscape Architect shall certify on the

Estimates of City Share of the Works that the City Share is based

on the prices submitted by the low bidder that has been accepted

by the City. The Developer’s Landscape Architect shall provide

supporting documentation to the City for approval prior to

issuance of any payment certificates.

10. Security

10.1 The Developer shall provide the City with the following security in the form of

irrevocable Standby Letters of Credit issued by a financial institution:

10.1.1 Security for Performance in the sum of 100% of the total

contract costs; and

10.1.2 Security for Warranty Performance in the sum of 10% of the

total contract costs.

10.2 The security is required to secure:

10.2.1 Completion of the Works by the Developer in conformity with

the provisions of this Agreement; and,



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10.2.2 Performance of all other obligations of the Developer under this

Agreement.

10.3 The security received and held by the City in accordance with this

Agreement may be applied and used by the City not only for the matters for

which the security is expressly required, but may also be applied and used

by the City in accordance with the remedial provisions of this Agreement, to

any other matter, expense or obligation of the Developer, arising in any way

out of the implementation of any provision of this Agreement,

notwithstanding that such security was not expressly received for such

purpose

10.4 The Security for Performance may be reduced in amounts from time to time

at the sole discretion of the City, acting reasonably, following receipt of a

Progress Certificate from the Developer’s Landscape Architect that was

approved by the City prior to payment and proof of payment to the

Contractor in respect of the Works covered by the said security. In no case

shall the amount of security be reduced to less than an amount equivalent

to the cost of the uncompleted Works as estimated by the Developer’s

Landscape Architect and approved by the City, plus ten percent (10%) of

the estimated cost of Works or $10,000.00, whichever amount is greater.

10.5 The 100% Security for Performance shall be released following the

reimbursement of the City Share.

10.6 The 10% Security for Warranty Performance shall be released following:

10.6.1 A period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of

Substantial Performance of the Works has elapsed.

10.6.2 The receipt of a one (1) and a two (2) year Warranty Inspection

Report by the City, as contained in schedule “C”

10.6.3 Notification Letter of Contract Completion.

10.7 Subject to the Certificate of Substantial Performance and the date listed

therein being approved by the City, the following shall apply from the date

of the approval of Substantial Performance of the Works.

10.7.1 The Developer shall remain responsible for any and all

warranties for the Works for a period of twenty-four (24)

months.

10.7.2 The City shall become responsible for the maintenance of the

Works.

10.7.3 The City shall hold the Security for Warranty Performance as

security as set out in this Agreement.

11. Default



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11.1 If the Developer fails to perform the City’s Work to the City’s satisfaction or

otherwise fails to comply with the requirements of this Agreement and the

requirements laid out in the Charter, the City’s Manager of Landscape

Architectural Services, Environmental Services, Public Works without

prejudice to any other right or remedy it may have, may:

11.1.1 Notify the Developer in writing that it is in default of its

contractual obligations and instruct it to correct the default in

fifteen (15) working days immediately following the receipt of

such notice;

11.1.2 Claim the Security for Performance and apply same toward the

completion of the Works; or

11.1.3 Retain and claim the City Share and apply same toward the

completion of the Works in whole or in part.

11.2 The waiver or acquiescence by the City of any default by the Developer under

any obligation to comply with this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a

waiver of that obligation or any subsequent or other default under this

Agreement.

12. Inspection, Testing and Emergency Repairs

12.1 Employees or agents of the City may without notice to the Developer, at any

time and from time to time prior to the end of maintenance of the Works:

12.1.1 Inspect any of the Works. Such inspection by the City shall in

no way relieve or replace the City’s requirement for the Owner’s

Consulting Engineer to provide full time inspection of the Works

under this Agreement; and,

12.1.2 Conduct any tests that in the opinion of the Manager of

Landscape Architectural Services are necessary to confirm or

verify quality of materials and construction; and,

12.1.3 Make emergency repairs in the event the Works do not function

or do not function properly, or in the reasonable opinion of the

Manager of Landscape Architectural Services, require necessary

immediate repairs to prevent damage or hardship to any

persons or to any property. The undertaking of repairs by the

City shall in no way be deemed as acceptance of the Works by

the City and is not a release the of Developer’s maintenance

responsibility for the Works under this Agreement.

12.2 The cost of all such emergency repairs and testing as determined by the City

shall be paid forthwith by the Developer upon receipt of a written demand by

the City. In the event the Owner fails to make payment within thirty (30)

days of receipt of such written demand, the City may recover its cost from the

Developer’s security.

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13.1 The City shall not be responsible for or liable for:

13.1.1 Any loss or damage that may happen to the Works, or to any

part or parts thereof installed by the Developer pursuant to this

Agreement prior to the maintenance of the Works becoming the

responsibility of the City; or

13.1.2 Any of the materials or other things used and employed in

finishing and completing the Works by the Developer or any

part or parts thereof where such materials or other things have

not been specified or specifically approved by the City; or,

13.1.3 Any injury to any person or persons, including workers and the

public, during the construction of the said Works pursuant to

the provisions of this Agreement; or,

13.1.4 Damage by the Developer to the property of any person while

the Developer is carrying out any of the Works.

13.2 The Developer covenants and agrees, at the Developer’s expense, to defend,

indemnify and forever save harmless the City, its employees, personnel,

servants, contractors and agents from and against all actions, causes of

action, interest, claims, demands, costs, (including legal costs) charges,

damages, expenses prosecutions, fines, rights of contribution, and loss which

the City may, at any time, bear, incur, be liable for, sustain or be put to for

any reason, on account of or by reason of or in consequence of, arising

directly or indirectly from:

13.2.1 The City entering into this Agreement; and,

13.2.2 The implementation of the provisions of this Agreement by the

Developer, its employees, agents, assignees or contractors;

and,

13.2.3 Any failure by the Developer to fulfill its obligations under this

Agreement.

13.3 Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement, the City shall not be liable

for, and no provision of this Agreement shall be construed as imposing upon

the City any liability arising directly or indirectly out of the provisions of this

Agreement for any loss, damage or damages suffered by the Developer, or

any employee, servant or agent of the Developer, or to any property of the

Developer or any other person by reason of:

13.3.1 Any inspection carried out by the City or by a duly authorized

employee, servant, contractor or agent of the City under any

by-law of the City, under this Agreement or otherwise; or,

13.3.2 The failure of the City or of any duly authorized employee,

contractor or agent of the City to carry out any inspection

under any by-law of the City, this Agreement or otherwise; or,



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13.3.3 The approval or failure to approve of any matter or thing,

arising directly or indirectly out of the provisions of this

Agreement, by the City or any duly authorized employee,

servant, contractor or agent of the City.

13.4 In accordance with the indemnification and save harmless covenants in favour

of the City from the Developer in this Agreement, and prior to construction of

any Works, the Developer shall:

13.4.1 obtain at its own expense, including the cost of deductibles, its

own policies of Insurance as specified below in this Agreement,

in a form and with limits and deductibles acceptable to the

Manager of Landscape Architectural Services, Environmental

Services, Public Works, and maintain such policies in force until

the transfer of maintenance responsibilities to the City; and,

13.5 The said policies of insurance required under this Agreement shall include the

following:

13.5.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance, providing coverage in

an amount of not less than Two Million Dollars ($ 2,000,000)

per occurrence; including but not limited to, blanket contractual

liability, products liability, completed operations liability,

owners/Prime Contractors protective liability, non-owned

automobile liability.

13.5.2 The Developer’s policy shall:

13.5.2.1 insure the Developer and shall include all

contractors, agents, sub-trades and

subcontractors employed or used by the

Developer while engaged in any activities under

this Agreement; and,

13.5.2.2 Name the City as an additional insured; and,

13.5.2.3 Contain cross-liability and severability of interest

provisions.

13.5.3 Automobile Liability Insurance, being a Standard Owners Form

Automobile insurance policy, including third party liability

coverage in an amount of not less than Two Million Dollars ($

2,000,000) per occurrence; to cover all licensed vehicles owned

and/or leased, as may be used in conjunction with this

Agreement; and

13.5.4 Any other form of insurance coverage(s) in such amounts and

deductible levels, or increased limits of the aforementioned

coverage(s), as the City may require, taking into consideration

the Works to be done and industry standards.

13.6 Prior to execution of this Agreement by the City and prior to construction of

the Works, the Developer shall deposit with the City original Certificates of



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Insurance, or if required by the City, certified copies of each of the above

noted insurance policies and, thereafter during the term of this Agreement,

shall provide Certificates of all policy renewals at least 15 days prior to the

expiry date of such insurance.

13.7 All insurance policies shall be in terms, form and amount acceptable to the

City and with Insurers licensed to carry on business in Ontario.

13.8 Insurance policies shall contain a provision that in the event of

cancellation/termination/non-renewal, insurers shall provide prior written

notice to the City of not less than 30 days for Commercial General Liability

Insurance and 15 days for Automobile Liability insurance.

13.9 In the event the required insurance is not received or not maintained in force

by the Developer, the City may, but is not obliged to, pay premiums for such

insurance or substitute insurance. in such event, the Developer shall

reimburse the City forthwith for all premiums so paid by the City. In the

event of the failure of the Developer to so reimburse the City, within ten (10)

days of the Notice of payment by the City, the City may, without further

Notice, realize upon the security or may recover same as a debt in a court of

competent jurisdiction.

14. Applicable Law

14.1 In constructing, installing or providing the Works required under this Agreement

to service the Land, the Developer shall comply with all statutes, laws, by-laws,

regulations, ordinances, orders and requirements of governmental or other

public authorities having jurisdiction at any time and from time to time in force.

Without limiting the foregoing, the Developer agrees to comply with and cause

to be complied with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act,

the Environmental Protection Act and the Ontario Water Resources Act and any

regulations, policies and guidelines relating thereto, including all obligations of

the constructor and employer under the Occupational Health and Safety Act,

and regulations as applicable, and any obligation to obtain any approval or

permit required under the Environmental Protection Act or the Ontario Water

Resources Act or any regulations, policies and guidelines relating thereto.

14.2 The Developer shall do, cause to be done or refrain from doing any act or

thing as directed by the City if at any time the City considers that any

situation or condition is unsafe damaging to the environment or contrary to

the provisions of any applicable laws above. If the Developer fails to comply

with such direction, the City may take action to remedy the situation at the

expense of the Developer and in this regard the City shall also be entitled to

draw upon any security filed by the Developer under this Agreement.

14.3 Nothing in this Agreement shall relieve the Developer from compliance with

all applicable city by-laws laws and/or regulations or laws and/or regulations

established by any other government body which may have jurisdiction over

the Land.

15. Title to the Works together with all fixtures and personal property appurtenant

thereto, shall vest in the City immediately upon their installation and the Developer



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shall execute and deliver to the City when requested by the City, such other

assurance(s) of title as the City may require.

16. The Developer covenants and agrees to register this Agreement and any other required

amendments, agreements, easements and transfers with or in favour of the City free

and clear of all mortgages and charges on title to the Land, all at the Owner’s expense

and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Such registration shall be in an

electronic format or in a paper format, as may be required by the Land Registry Office.

17. The Developer acknowledges having obtained independent legal advice with respect

to the terms of this Agreement prior to its execution, or the Developer has made the

informed decision not to do so and has elected to enter into this Agreement without

the benefit of independent legal advice, and further acknowledges and agrees that it

understands the said terms and its further obligations and liabilities hereunder.

18. This Agreement contains the entire and only understanding between the Parties

relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements,

arrangements, promises, representations, or other understandings, whether written

or oral, between then in relation thereto. This Agreement shall not be amended in

any way except in writing of equal formality, including all necessary prior approvals,

as this Agreement.

19. This Agreement shall ensure the benefit of, and be binding upon, the Parties hereto

and their respective successors, assigns and trustees.

20. Notices may be given to the Developer at the address set out on the signing page of

this Agreement. Notices to the City may be addressed as follows (until the City gives

notice otherwise);

City of Hamilton,

Attention: City Clerk,

71 Main Street West, First Floor

Hamilton ON L8P 4Y5

22. If any of the provisions of this Agreement or their application to any person or

circumstance are to any extent illegal, invalid or unenforceable at law, the remainder

of this Agreement shall be construed as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable

provision were not part of the Agreement.

22. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by instrument in writing

signed by the Developer and the City.

23. Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement.

24. List of Schedules to this Agreement

24.1 It is understood and agreed that the following Schedules are included in and

form part of this Agreement and shall consist of:

Schedule “A” – Legal Description of the Lands

Schedule “B” – Form of Schedule and Quantities/ Total Contract Costs



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Schedule “C” – Project Charter

Schedule “D” – Letter of Intent

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement.

SIGNED, SEALED & DELIVERED ) CITY OF HAMILTON

In the presence of )

)

Approved ) ___________________________(c/s)

as to Form ) XXXXX, Mayor

)

) ______________________________

Legal Services ) XXXXX, City Clerk

( ) )

______________________________ )

Solicitor )

)

)

) NAME OF DEVELOPER

)

)

)

) ___________________________(c/s)

)

)

) ______________________________

)

) I/We have authority to bind the

) corporation

Initials: Manager of

Landscape Architectural

Services (LAS)

Initials:

Supervisor of

LAS



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SCHEDULE “A”

To the Agreement made on the XX day of MONTH, YEAR. Specific details of the Land that is

the subject of this Agreement to which this Schedule is attached, are set out below.

Legal Description of Land

[Developer’s Consultant to provide this information]

Municipal Address of Location of Development:

[Developer to provide this information]



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SCHEDULE “B”

To the Agreement made on the XX day of MONTH, YEAR.

Total Contract Costs

[Estimate of costs of works to be carried out by the Developer]

[Estimate of costs of works to be carried out by the City]

PLEASE REQUEST THE COST ESTIMATE TEMPLATE FROM THE

CITY OF HAMILTON PROJECT MANAGER.



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SCHEDULE “C”

To the Agreement made on the XX day of MONTH, YEAR.

Project Charter

[City of Hamilton Project Manager to attach completed and signed Project Charter]

THIS IS A SAMPLE ONLY.

PLEASE REQUEST THE FULL DOCUMENT FROM THE

CITY OF HAMILTON PROJECT MANAGER.

Key Contacts

By undersigning, you have read the document and agree to its contents:

Table 1: Approval of Project Charter

Role Contact Signature Date

Su

pp

ort

City of

Hamilton,

Project

Champion

Cynthia Graham, Manager


City of Hamilton

[email protected]

905-546-2424 x2337

City of

Hamilton,

Project

Sponsor

NAME, Supervisor


City of Hamilton

EMAIL

PHONE

Prim

e C

on

tacts

City of

Hamilton,

Project

Manager

NAME. Landscape Architect


City of Hamilton

EMAIL

PHONE

Developer,

Project

Lead

NAME & TITLE

COMPANY

EMAIL

PHONE

Consultant,

Project

Manager

NAME & TITLE

COMPANY

EMAIL

PHONE

mailto:[email protected]



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Park Description

PARK NAME Park is a XX hectare neighbourhood level park located at PARK ADDRESS in

Ward X. The design and construction of the park will be the responsibility of DEVELOPER

NAME. The park must comply with City of Hamilton standards and applicable legislative

requirements. The park program must include (ADD HERE ANY SPECIAL PROGRAM

REQUIREMENTS):

• Multi-use court

• Asphalt walkways to connect features and allow for fitness/ walking loop

• Senior playground structure for children aged 5-12 years and a junior playground

structure for children aged 18 months to 5 years

• Swing set – 2-bay with 2 belt seats, 1 seat for toddlers and 1 accessible seat for

children with disabilities aged 5-12 years

• Concrete bench pads

• Sun shelter with a light

• Light standard

• Power supply pedestal

• Neighbourhood park sign

• Tree planting

• Sod

• Site servicing

Program elements other than those listed must be approved in writing by the City of

Hamilton Project Manager.

City Standards

The park must be designed and constructed to meet all applicable City Standards and

Guidelines. This includes:

• Park and Open Space Development Guide, includes reference to all available

standard City details, specifications and special provisions and parkland design

requirements and compliance

• Construction and Materials Specifications Manual, includes reference to general

construction conditions and requirements, specifications for watermains and sewer

pipes and standard road, water and sewer drawings



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• The Road Authority Website, updates the City of Hamilton’s Approved Products List

• City of Hamilton Barrier Free Design Guidelines

• Applicable City By-laws, such as but not limited to Building Permits, Noise, Site

Alteration, Trees – Private Property

Documents are available online or on request, can be provided by the City Project Manager.

It is the responsibility of the Project Consultant to ensure that the latest versions of the

details and standards are being used.

Park Budget

The allocated budget for the park and the breakdown of fees are as follows:

Table 2: Park Budget

Item Total

Breakd

ow

n City of Hamilton Internal Review and Inspection Fees

(10%)

$ 65,000.00

Reimbursable Consulting Fees to a maximum limit of

10% of construction costs without contingency (must

include sub-consultants)

$ 52,650.00

Maximum Limit of Reimbursable Construction Fees

(must include a 10% contingency)

$ 532,350.00

Total Allocated Park Development Budget identified

in City Capital Budget (Year XX)

$ 650,000.00

The City of Hamilton has no additional funding available for the park.

Process Checkpoints and Deliverables

The following outlines the process checkpoints that are required and lists the expected

deliverables. The roles and responsibilities of each undersigned party is outlined in the

Roles and Responsibilities section of this document.

Table 3: Checkpoints and Deliverables

Checkpoint Deliverables

1.0 Notice



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.1 Notice of

Intention and

Commitment

to fulfill

Project

Expectations

• Signed Letter of Intent

• Signed Project Charter

• Consulting Firm Proposal with fee breakdown and CV’s of team

members, including subconsultants – CV’s must indicate

professional designations and the proposed project role of the

team members

2.0 Design

.1 Preliminary

Design

• Concept design

• Preliminary cost estimate

• Project schedule with future design submission targets

.2 Contract

Document

Package

Submission

#1

• 50% working drawing package

• Cost estimate

• National Master Specification (NMS) format specifications and

City of Hamilton special provisions

.3 Contract

Document

Submission

#2

• Pre-tender working drawing package (95%)

• Cost estimate and schedule of quantities for tendering

purposes

• NMS specifications and City of Hamilton special provisions

.4 Pre-tender

Submission

• Tender (100%) working drawing package

• Cost estimate and schedule of quantities

• NMS specifications and City of Hamilton special provisions

Note: contract document package must be prepared by a licensed professional in good

standing with the applicable Ontario professional association

3.0 Contract Award

.1 Tendering • Open tender process with proof of public notice for all projects

where the City’s share is greater than $50,000.00 +HST

• Tender closing located at the Consulting Firm’s office or the

City of Hamilton office for out of town consultants (a City

representative must be present to witness the bid opening)

• Copies of the schedule of quantities from the three lowest

bidders immediately after opening

Note: the developer may select the Contractor of choice for the

project, but the City will pay for its share of the works based on

the overall low bidder

.2 Agreement • Signed Parkland Development Financing Agreement (PDFA)

• Submission and receipt of Letter of Credit for 100% securities

and 10% warranty component

• Purchase Order for City’s share of works only



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4.0 Construction

.1 Pre-

Construction

Meeting

• Agenda including checklist of the topics that must be

discussed provided by the City of Hamilton LAS Project

Manager

• Construction schedule

• Meeting minutes

.2 Bi-Weekly

Construction

Meetings

• Meeting minutes

Note: a representative from the City of Hamilton, developer,

consulting firm and contractor must attend all site meetings

.3 Site

inspections

• Site inspection reports of the minimum key milestones with

photo documentation

• Milestone Inspection Summary Report required to achieve

substantial completion

• Site instructions (if applicable)

.4 Payments • Signed progress payments. Must indicate the City’s share per

line item based on the unit rates submitted by the lowest

bidder.

• Contemplated change order and signed change orders (if

applicable)

Note: items will not be paid for in full until all associated

submittals are received

.5 Submittals

and Third-

Party testing

• Asphalt Walkways:

o Asphalt mix design; sub-grade proof rolling; granular

compaction results; asphalt in place density

measurements

• Concrete mix design for all concrete works to be used on

project

• Concrete Pads/ Walkways:

o Sub-grade proof rolling; granular compaction results;

concrete cylinder tests

• Sun shelter:

o Product sheets with colour selection; shop drawings

that includes footing design stamped by Structural

Engineer Licensed in the Province of Ontario; building

Permit application, letter of completion certified by

Structural Engineer Licensed in the Province of Ontario

and Statutory Declaration; concrete cylinder tests;

reinforcing inspection



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• Play structures:

o Product sheets for all components with colour

selection; wood fibre product sheets; shop drawings for

footing design stamped by a Structural Engineer

Licensed in the Province of Ontario; concrete cylinder

tests; CSA playground compliance letter

• Servicing:

o Markup of products used from the City of Hamilton’s

Approved Products List

o CCTV inspection (where applicable)

• Electrical:

o Standard park light product sheets; sun shelter light

product sheets; power supply pedestal and pre-cast

base product sheets; ESA certificates of inspection and

letter of acceptance

• Tree Planting:

o Plant order from nursery; mulch product sheets;

imported planting soil composition (soil texture, pH,

organic matter content and macronutrients)

• Fill:

o If fill is imported to the site, confirmation and proof of

origin of the fill is required. In accordance with the

City’s Site Alteration By-law: no person is permitted to

transport fill to a site from any other site that is

located outside the City of Hamilton.

.6 Playground

Inspection

Walk

• Meeting minutes

.7 Deficiency

Walk

• Deficiency Report

• Notification that all deficiencies have been rectified

.8 Acceptance

Prior to

Issuance of

Substantial

Completion

• As-builts

• Signed and completed Project Close-out Checklist and

Milestone Inspection Summary Report

5.0 Substantial Performance

1. Substantial • Certificate of substantial performance



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Completion • Substantial performance cover letter

• Start of warranty period notification letter

2. Release of

Securities

• Proof of advertisement

• Statutory declaration

• Request for release of security deposit

• WSIB clearance certificate

• Lien check

• Final payment

• Letter of credit and release of security deposit (except for the

10% security for warranty)

6.0 Warranty

1. Year One

Warranty

• Warranty report

• Notification that warranty items have been rectified

2. Year Two

Warranty

• Warranty report

• Notification that warranty items have been rectified

• Release of warranty security

• Notification letter of contract completion

Roles and Responsibilities

A responsibly assignment matrix, known as RACI matrix is provided to outline the roles and

responsibilities of the team members for key project deliverables. The high-level matrix is a

guide intended to eliminate confusion and ensure the park is delivered to the quality and

standard expected by the City of Hamilton and its residents.

The definitions of the terms used in the RACI matrix are as follows:

Responsible: person who is responsible to perform and/or coordinate the work to ensure

the work is delivered according the agreed upon schedule to the appropriate team

members.

Approve: person that reviews the submitted deliverables before deemed complete to

ensure that the project objectives and goals of the City of Hamilton and relevant

stakeholders are being achieved. Approval does not imply that the team member is taking

on legal or technical responsibility for the deliverable. For example, by approving stamped

construction drawings, the City of Hamilton Project Manager is not taking on the

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Consult: person that needs to provide feedback and expertise for consideration prior to the

deliverable being approved and deemed complete.

Inform: person that needs to be aware of the project deliverables, decisions and actions

after the deliverable is approved and deemed complete. This is often one-way

communication.

Table 4: RACI Matrix

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Legend: R=Responsible, A=Approve, C=Consult, I=Inform

1.0 Notice

.1 Signed Letter of Intent I I A R

.2 Signed Project Charter A A R/A A A

.3 Consulting Firm Proposal with

fee breakdown and CV’s of

team members A R R

2.0 Design

.1 Concept design, preliminary

cost estimate and project

schedule C C A R R

.2 50% working drawing

package, cost estimate, NMS

specifications and special

provisions

C C A R R

.3 Pre-tender working drawings

package, cost estimate and

schedule of quantities, NMS


provisions

A R R

.4 Tender working drawing

package, cost estimate and

schedule of quantities, NMS


provisions

A R R

3.0 Contract Award

.1 Proof of public notice I R

.2 Copies of the schedule of

quantities from the three I R



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City) C C R/C R/A

.4 Letter of credit for 100%

performance security plus a

10% warranty security I I A R

.5 Purchase Order for City’s share

of works only A A R I

4.0 Construction

.1 Pre-construction meeting

agenda C R R I

.2 Construction schedule I R R R

.3 Meeting minutes I R R I

.4 Site inspection reports at key

milestones with photo

documentation I R R I

.5 Signed progress payments A R R R

.6 Construction submittals for

components and materials A R R R

.7 Third-party testing reports I R R R

.8 Change orders (if required) A R R I

.9 Site instructions (if required) A R R I

.10 Deficiency report A R R I

.11 As-builts A R R R

.12 Signed Project Close-out

Checklist A R R R

.13 Signed Milestone Inspection

Summary Report A R R R

5.0 Substantial Performance

.1 Certificate of substantial

performance I I A R R I



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.3 Start of warranty period

notification letter I I R I I I

.4 Proof of advertisement,

statutory declaration, request

for release of securities, WSIB

clearance certificate, letter of

credit

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.5 Lien check R

.6 Release of 100% Performance

security (maintain 10%

Warranty security) I I R/A I

6.0 Warranty

.1 Year one warranty report A R R I

.2 Year two warranty report A R R I

.3 Letter of credit and request for

release of warranty security A R

.4 Release of securities for

warranty (10%) and

notification letter of contract

completion

I I R/A I I I

Supporting Documents

All undersigned parties must be familiar with the following documents:

Park and Open Space Development Guide: the purpose of this document is to identify

the design standards for parks built in the City of Hamilton and provide an overview of the

process. This document is available online at the City of Hamilton’s website.

Engineering Guidelines for Servicing Land Under Development Applications: this

document is to be used as a reference guide only to clarify the requirements for tendering.

This document is available online at the City of Hamilton’s website.



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2019 Development Charges Background Study: Appendix E of this document outlines

the base local service policy for parkland development. The items identified as base

conditions are the direct responsibility of the developer and are not eligible for

reimbursement through development charges. This document is available online at the City

of Hamilton’s website.

Construction and Materials Specifications Manual: identifies all soil testing, soil

compaction, asphalt, concrete and granular requirements and contains the approved

products list. This document is available online at the City of Hamilton’s website.



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SCHEDULE “D”

(DEVELOPER’S LETTERHEAD)

LETTER OF INTENT

(Developer’s Name)

(Park Development Project Name)

This Letter dated (place date) is confirmation of the Developer’s (place Developer name)

intention to develop (place name) Park through a Parkland/Open Space and Trail

Development Financing Agreement (PDFA/OSTDFA).

It is understood through a PDFA/OSTDFA:

• That the Developer (place Developer name) will agree to undertake and complete

the construction of Works to the satisfaction of the City of Hamilton, and

• That the City will reimburse the Developer (place Developer name) for the City

share of construction by way of a written Payment Schedule to be determined and

set out in the proposed PDFA/OSTDFA between the Parties.

The projected schedule will be to complete the design and construction detailed drawings by

(place date); the tendering of contract documents by (place date) and construction and

completion of the (place name) Park by (place date).

Signature

Name of Developer or Developer’s Agent

Company Position/Title

Contact Information


Appendix G - CPTED Principles for Park and Open Space Design

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Appendix G – Crime Prevention through

Environmental Design (CPTED)

Principles for Park and Open

Space Design

1. APPLICABILITY

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Principles are a requirement in

the design of parks and open space within the City of Hamilton, and therefore must be given

due consideration during the design process, whether undertaken in development Option 1

or Option 2.

2. BACKGROUND

Since the 1970s, CPTED has been attributed to the concepts that:

• The proper design and effective use of a built environment can lead to a reduction

in the fear and incidence of crime, as well as an improvement in the quality of life;

and

• Its successes and popularity can be measured in part by its global acceptance.

3. DESIGN STRATEGIES

The conceptual basis of CPTED is that the physical environment can be modified to produce

or induce behavioral effects that will reduce the fear and incidence of crime and improve the

quality of life.

There are three overlapping CPTED design strategies:

i) Natural surveillance

ii) Natural access control

iii) Territorial reinforcement

The conceptual foundation of the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

program is towards the exploitation of ‘natural’ forms of surveillance and access control. The

term ‘natural’, in reference to natural surveillance and natural access control refers to

deriving surveillance and access control as a result of the routine use and enjoyment of the

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3.1 Natural Surveillance

Natural surveillance is a design strategy that is directed at keeping intruders under

observation.

Issues Design Directive

Does the design allow

observation?

Design space to facilitate observation by increasing ‘visual

permeability’, i.e. the ability to see what is ahead and

around. Measure the need for privacy and / or limited

sightlines against the need for personal safety.

Is this level responsive

to the needs for

observation?

Place vulnerable activities, such as cash handling or child

care in places that can be naturally well-monitored.

Develop potential for ‘eyes on the street’ by strategically

aligning windows, work stations, and other activity

generators towards these areas of ‘vulnerable activity’.

Has the need for

observation been

carried consistently

throughout the project?

Take special care to ensure that each phase of the project

enhances and complements the natural surveillance

opportunities created in the design phase. This is

particularly critical with respect to the landscaping and

lighting phases.

Examples of natural surveillance include the strategic use and placement of park benches,

windows, and building lobbies.

3.2 Natural Access Control

Natural Access Control is a design strategy that is directed at decreasing crime opportunity.

The primary concept of an access control strategy is to deny access to a crime target and to

create a perception of risk in offenders.


Does the design

decrease criminal

opportunity by

effectively guiding and

influencing movement?

Provide for ‘eyes on the street’ through the strategic

placement of entrances, windows, etc.

Direct normal access to observable areas and prevent

access to unobservable areas. Design space to provide

people with a sense of direction, while giving them some

natural indication as to where they are and are not

allowed.

Will safety be

compromised by

limiting access?

Provide a limited number of access routes while allowing

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Does the design develop

natural access control

opportunities without

considering their impact

on natural surveillance?

Take special care to ensure that natural access control

opportunities enhance and complement natural

surveillance objectives.

Examples of natural access control include the strategic use of distance (e.g. lawns,

flooring) and / or topographical features (e.g. creeks, sidewalks) to direct activity or to

create a buffer between potentially conflicting activities.

3.3 Territorial Reinforcement

Territorial reinforcement is an ‘umbrella’ design strategy that realizes that physical design

can create or extend a sphere of influence so that users of a property develop a sense of

proprietorship over it. Territorial strategies will often embody natural surveillance and

natural access control strategies.

Territorial reinforcement is an expression of proprietorship. For example, a clean, well-lit,

attractive store will present behavioral and environmental cues that tell the ‘normal user’

that they are safe and only accepted behaviors will be tolerated. The same cues have an

adverse effect on ‘abnormal users’. The design of space and the way in which people are

behaving will give the impression that the abnormal user will be observed, stopped, or

apprehended.


Does the design act as a

catalyst for natural

surveillance and access

control opportunities?

Enhance the feeling of legitimate ownership by reinforcing

existing natural surveillance and natural access control

strategies with symbolic or psychological barriers.

Accomplish this by demonstrating the transition between

public, semi-public, and private space so that unwanted

intrusion elicits a protective response for offenders. This

is often easily accomplished with the strategic use of

bollards and signs.

Does the design create

ambiguous spaces?

Minimize the creation of ambiguous spaces, which are

spaces that lack any sort of clue as to what and who they

are for. Accomplish this by identifying potential ‘leftover

spaces’, for instance the area between the aboveground

portion of a building’s underground parking lot and its

property line. Then take some positive action to develop

this space so that users of the property take responsibility

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Will the design create

heavy or unreasonable

maintenance demands?

Design space to allow for its continued use and intended

purpose. Create durable environments that limit the need

for maintenance, especially where it affects natural

surveillance and access control.

Territorial reinforcement, together with natural surveillance and access control, promotes

more responsiveness by users in protecting their territory.

Reference:

Peel CPTED Advisory Committee (2006). Crime Prevention through Environmental Design

Principles. Region of Peel, Ontario.


Appendix H – Playground Equipment Standards

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Appendix H – Playground Equipment

Standards

City of Hamilton

PLAYGROUND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Revised: April 12, 2019

This document details the standards for a complete playground facility including services,

play components, and site restoration.

Contents:

1.0 REGULATIONS ............................................................................................. H-2

2.0 BUDGETS .................................................................................................... H-2

3.0 GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS ...................................................................... H-2

4.0 TYPICAL PLAYGROUND PROGRAMME ............................................................... H-3

5.0 PRODUCT SELECTION ................................................................................... H-4

6.0 NATURAL PLAYGROUNDS ............................................................................... H-5

7.0 PLAY AREA .................................................................................................. H-6

8.0 PLAY EQUIPMENT – Non Electronic................................................................. H-10

9.0 PLAY EQUIPMENT – Electronic ....................................................................... H-11



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1.0 REGULATIONS

1. Drainage services shall be designed and installed in compliance with the City of

Hamilton Construction and Materials Specifications Manual (C&MSM), latest version:

https://www.hamilton.ca/develop-property/policies-guidelines/construction-and-

material-specifications.

2. Stormwater must be drained to the storm sewer system or combined sewer system

(NOT to the sanitary sewer system).

3. Electrical work must comply with the latest electrical code(s) applicable to the City of

Hamilton.

4. Locations of the playground are subject to approvals from the Conservation Authority

(CA) and Niagara Escarpment Conservation (NEC) when placed in parks within their

areas of jurisdiction.

5. Standard City of Hamilton Specification 11 68 13, Play Equipment

Standard City of Hamilton Specification 32 18 15, Fibre Play Surface

Standard City of Hamilton Specification 32 18 16, Rubberized Play Surface

Standard City of Hamilton SP260, Playground Safety Surface

Standard City of Hamilton SP261, Play Structures

2.0 BUDGETS

1. The following budgets are guidelines subject to modification by City of Hamilton park

planners on a site-specific basis.

a) Neighbourhood Parks: $75 - $90,000.00 for supply and installation of all

creative structures, swings, spring toys, sub-drainage, curbs, and safety

surface. Accessible equipment is required and included in this budget.

b) Community Parks: $130 - $150,000.00 for supply and installation of all

creative structures, swings, spring toys, sub-drainage, curbs, and safety

surface. Accessible equipment is required and included in this budget.

c) City Wide Parks: Meeting or exceeding the requirements of a Community

Park. Budgets to be set by Landscape Architectural Services on a site-specific

basis. Accessible equipment is required and included in this budget.

3.0 GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS

1. Comply with CAN/CSA Standards Z614 – Children’s Playspaces and Equipment

(latest edition).

2. Comply specifically with Annex H of the CAN/CSA Standards Z614 – Children’s

Playspaces and Equipment (latest edition), Children’s Playspaces and Equipment that

are Accessible to Persons with Disabilities.

3. Comply with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and Ontarians with

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4. Herein, playspaces will be separated into sections called Junior Children’s Play and

Senior Children’s Play.

Junior Children’s Play - for children 18 months to 5 years old

Senior Children’s Play - for children 5 to 12 years old.

5. It is acceptable to mix products from different manufacturers on a project site.

6. Steel posts are preferred. Aluminum posts are permitted but they must be minimum

4” in diameter. Timber components are not acceptable.

7. Consultants and contractors shall provide product sheets of creative play structures

and play equipment for review and approval by the Supervisor of Playground

Maintenance. Prior to construction, shop drawings of footings must be provided to

the Project Manager for review; these drawings must be stamped by an engineer

certified to practice in Ontario.

4.0 TYPICAL PLAYGROUND PROGRAMME

1. Playground equipment shall be as scoped by Landscape Architectural Services (LAS).

This section provides a suggestion of the programme elements. The play equipment

elements and layout will be reviewed by LAS. This information shall be conveyed on

the functional plan, detailed budget estimate and/or play equipment programme

document.

2. Notwithstanding the above clause, a typical programme for a Neighbourhood Park

may include:

a) Swings:

Minimum: 4 seats (2 bay unit) - 2 belt seats, 1 seat for toddlers, and 1

accessible seat for children with disabilities.

Desired: 6 seats (3 bay unit) - 3 belt seats, 2 seats for toddlers, and 1

accessible seat for children with disabilities.

OPTION: Saucer Swing

b) Junior creative structure:

1-2 decks, transfer station and stairs, 2 plastic slides – single and dual

track, vertical climber, 2-3 activity panels (Options: talk tube or

alternate, angled rock wall/stair).

c) Senior creative structure:

3-4 decks with 1 roof, transfer station with stairs and/or accessibility

ramp, 2 plastic slides – straight and spiral both open, 2 vertical

climbers, 1 overhead climber, rock wall or similar activity, 4-5 activity

panels.

d) Junior / Senior combination structure:


ramp, 2-3 plastic slides – straight, dual track and spiral all open, 2

vertical climbers, 1 overhead, rock wall or similar activity, 4-6 activity



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panels (Options: wobble pods, rock wall angled for junior and vertical

for senior).

e) Spring/spinning toys:

1-2 units varying types.

3. Notwithstanding the above clause, a typical programme for a Community Park may

include at a minimum:

a) Swings:

Minimum: 6 seats (3 bay unit) - 3 belt seats, 2 seats for toddlers, and

1 accessible seat for children with disabilities.

Desired: 8 seats (2 separate -2 bay units)- 4 belt seats, 3 seats for

toddlers, and 1 accessible seat for children with disabilities.

b) Junior creative structure:

1-3 decks with min. 1 roof, transfer station and stairs and/or

accessibility ramp, 2 plastic slides – single and dual track, vertical

climber, 2-3 activity panels (Options: talk tube or alternate, angled

rock wall/stair).

c) Senior creative structure:

3-6 decks with min. 1 roof, transfer station with stairs, accessibility

ramp, 2-3 plastic slides – straight and spiral both open, 2 plastic slides

– straight and spiral both open, 2 -3 vertical climbers, 1 overhead

climber, rock wall or similar activity, 5-7 activity panels (Options:

wobble pods).

d) Junior / Senior combination structure:


ramp, 2-3 plastic slides – straight, dual track and spiral all open, 2

vertical climbers, 1 overhead, rock wall or similar activity, 5-7 activity

panels (Options: wobble pods, rock wall angled for junior and vertical

for senior).

e) Spring/spinning toys:

2-3 units varying types.

5.0 PRODUCT SELECTION

1. For a list of approved manufacturers, please see the most recent version of

specification Section 11 68 13 Play Equipment.

2. Components

a) Decks:

Steel with plastisol coating preferred; plastic wood or composite wood

is acceptable.

Provide a transfer deck on structure to make it accessible.

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b) Climbers:

Chain net, cable net, and cargo net climbers shall have one-piece

coupling or nut and bolt couplings. Screw couplings are not

acceptable.

NOTE: the following components are not acceptable: diggers, track rides and flexible

bridges.

3. Activity Panels

a) Panel design and variety:

Provide a variety of panel types for different play and learning

experiences. Use steel bars at ends of ramps. Do not place a poly

panel at the end of a ramp.

Incorporate a mixture of steel bars, poly windows, activity panels to

add interest to the structure.

Provide 40% of activity panels on ground level for wheelchair users.

Do not create entrapment spaces in the lower level. Arrange panels in

lower area to permit an escape, i.e. 2 panels on opposite posts and 2

sides open.

b) Pre-approved panels:

Storefront / counter on lower level

Door panel on lower level

Tic tac toe or animal panel

Mirror

Little Tikes 7 station factory

Poly windows

Steering wheel or steering panel

Seat panel

Gear panel

Alphabet or similar learning panels

Melody maker / music panel (in low vandalism areas)

c) Unrated panels:

All other activity panels will be considered. Must be approved by

Project Manager and Supervisor of Playground Maintenance prior to

final design and ordering.

6.0 NATURAL PLAYGROUNDS

1. Natural Play contributes to the overall physical, cognitive, and emotional

development of children, helps them score higher on tests for concentration and self-

discipline, helps them experience more diverse play, and helps them exhibit less

aggressive behaviours, strive toward advanced motor fitness, and become healthier.

A natural playground is a change in thinking about play spaces - rather than one

centralized piece, the activities are spread around the entire area, allowing for

diversified play, more running between activities, and less chance of “king of the

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2. Components of a natural playground

a) Vegetation, including coniferous and deciduous trees.

b) Natural Rock boulders for climbing feature (must comply with CSA standards

listed above).

c) Slides embedded in hill - reduces fall height to zero, allows for plantings

beside the slide to give a tactile/smell experience, no exclusion of height-

fearful children, suitable for all ages.

d) Variations in pathway materials to draw allow a ground-level tactile

experience.

e) Native plant materials including shrubs, herbs, flowers, vegetables, and other

garden plants, designed to attract wildlife.

f) Changes in topography, sculptured to include berms, stone walls, natural

amphitheaters.

g) Different areas defined by boulders, levels and tiers, benches, rain gardens,

paths, and grassy areas.

h) Structures including gazebos, pergolas, arbors, gateways, shade tents, game

tables, climbing walls.

i) Outdoor art - mural walls, play sculpture, sound gardens.

j) Learning tools including sundials, rain gauges, nature trails.

7.0 PLAY AREA

1. General

The total play area shall encompass all play equipment as per CAN/CSA-Z614

(latest edition).

As a guideline the total play area shall be 400 – 500 sq.m. (e.g. 50m x 100m)

except where the selected play equipment requires a different space.

Do not create an oversized play area with safety surface material.

2. Perimeter

Where walkways are provided, use asphalt or concrete sidewalks as borders

to retain safety surface materials. Provide rolled edges as per PK-0621.01,

unless directed otherwise.

In other areas, use sodded edge.

Ensure minimum setbacks are provided from each piece of play equipment as

per CSA standards.

3. Drainage (as per PK-0210.01 unless directed otherwise)

Provide a subdrain system comprised of 100mm (4”) diameter corrugated

poly drain pipe (Big “O”) with filter sock embedded in a French drain of

300mm wide x 300mm deep 19mm dia. clear stone set into the subgrade,

Slope subgrade to drain towards drain pipe at 1.0%.

Provide a drainage layer immediately beneath the engineered wood fibre over

the full area of the play area, comprised of 100 (4”) 19mm dia. clear drain

stone.

Provide a non-woven geotextile filter fabric between fiber layer and drainage

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(http://www.roadauthority.com/mpl/mpl.asp?MPIShortName=Hamilton+MPL)

for approved geotextile.

Provide minimum 3 legs of drain pipe to cover all sides and centre of play

area. Slope drain pipe minimum 0.5% to drain towards a catch basin or

discharge into a swale.

Ensure placement of drainage pipe does not interfere with play equipment

footings.

4. Safety Surfacing

1. Safety surfacing for playgrounds shall be either:

a) Poured-in-place Rubber: In highly urban areas where drug use in parks

is more prevalent, poured-in-place rubberized surfacing shall be used.

This is so needles, glass, and other sharps are more clearly visible, and

do not become buried in the safety surfacing.

b) Engineered Wood Fibre: In suburban and rural areas, loose engineered

wood fibre (designed for use in playgrounds) shall be used.

2. Approved Products: For a list of approved products, please see the most

recent version of specification Section 32 18 15 Fibre Play Surfacing &

Drainage.

3. NOT Approved Products:

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5. Sample Sites

Park Name Park Type Address Description

Gage Park City Wide 1000 Main Street East,

Hamilton (Ward 3)

(Note: Playground is on

west edge of par)

Combined senior/junior structure, swing set

(total 7 seats), saucer swing, teeter-totter,

four spin toys, two instrument panels, crawl

tunnel.

Joe Sams Leisure

Park

City Wide 752 Centre Road,

Flamborough (Ward 15)

(Note: Located between

concession building and

batting cages)

Separate junior and senior creative structures,

swing set (total 8 seats), spinner toy, two

spring toys.

William Connell City Wide

(Traditional AND

Natural Playgrounds)

1086 West 5th Street,

Hamilton (Ward 8)

(Note: Traditional

Playground is in NW

corner, natural playground

is in NE corner next to

pavilion)

Natural Playground: Numerous natural

elements, swing set (total 6 seats), basket

swing, teeter-totter, spring toy, hill slide.

Traditional Playground: Separate junior and

senior creative structures, swing set (total 4

seats), two slides, three spring toys.

Mount Hope Park Community 3027 Homestead Drive,

Glanbrook (Ward 11)

Combined senior/junior structure, climbing

rope structure, swing set (total 6 seats), four

spring toys.

Sam Manson

Park

Community 80 Nash Road North,

Hamilton (Ward 5)


swing set (total 6 seats).

Victoria Park Community 500 King Street West,

Hamilton (Ward 1)


swing set (total 4 seats), monkey bars.

Eringate Park Neighbourhood 45 Shadyglen Drive,

Stoney Creek (Ward 9)

Two sets of swings (total 8 seats), separate

junior and senior creative structures, one car

spring toy and one dinosaur spring toy.

Lakepointe Park Neighbourhood 60 Westhampton Way,

Stoney Creek (Ward 11)

Separate junior and senior creative structures.

Newlands Park Neighbourhood 137 Lynbrook Drive,

Hamilton (Ward 8)



spring toy and one spinner toy.

Southbrook Park Neighbourhood 111 Southbrook Drive,

Glanbrook (Ward 11)



spring toy and one spinner toy.



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Park Name Park Type Address Description

Veteran’s

Memorial Park

Neighbourhood 105 Huntingwood Avenue,

Dundas (Ward 13)

Separate junior and senior creative structures.

Honourable Bob

Mckenzie Park

Neighbourhood

(Natural Playground)

122 Province Street North,

Hamilton (Ward 4)

Natural Playground, swing set (total 4 seats),

small traditional senior structure, small

traditional junior structure.

Matilda Street

Playground

Neighbourhood


236 King Street West,

Dundas (Ward 13)

Natural Playground.

Perth Park Neighbourhood


300 Woodworth Drive,

Ancaster (Ward 12)

Natural Playground, swing set (total 2 seats).

A.M.

Cunningham

School

School (Acts as a

Neighbourhood Park)

100 Wexford Avenue

South (Ward 4)

Combined senior/junior structure, challenge

circuit, swing set (total 8 seats), creative play

panel.

Marimat Gardens Parkette 20 Marimat Court, Dundas

(Ward 13)

Combined senior/junior structure, climbing

structure, swing set (total 2 seats), creative

play panel, spring toy.

McLaren Park Parkette 160 John Street North,

Hamilton (Ward 2)

Climbing rope structure, junior slide, teeter-

totter, spin toy, spring toy.

Stinson Street

Playground

Parkette 200 Stinson Street,

Hamilton (Ward 2)


two spring toys.

Chappel East

Parkette

Parkette (Natural

Playground)

1837 Upper Wentworth

Street, Hamilton (Ward 7)

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8.0 PLAY EQUIPMENT – Non-Electronic

1. Spring Toys

a) General:

Spring toys shall be anchored with either concrete footing(s) or

stringer(s).

Spring Toys must be removable by Parks Maintenance personnel.

b) Approved Products: Any products by one of our approved manufacturers. For

a list of approved manufacturers, please see the most recent version of


c) Not Approved Products:

Little Tikes: All spring toys and Super Rider

Game Time: Jumbo Flyer

Jambette: All spring toys

2. Independent Climbers

a) Approved products:

Any product by Belair or Landscape Structures.

b) Finish:

Zinc bath, polyester powder coat.

3. Independent Swings

a) Swing standards:

The basic minimum style of swings is the three (3) leg end support (A

frame) type with min. 89mm (3.5”) O.D. top rail and legs.

Pre-approved styles include arch frame leg support and dual leg support

styles.

Top cross bar shall be min. 2440mm (8’ - 0”) above finished grade.

All swing posts shall be embedded in footings (anchor footing to bedrock

where depth of cover is not at least 1200mm).

All swing chains shall be ¼” galvanized.

Supplied with standard swing hangers (anti-wrap swing hangers are not

required but are permitted).

b) Approved products:

Belt seats from all manufacturers

Tot seats shall be full wrap around style

Accessible bucket seats:

o The pre-approved manufacturer is:

Manufacturer: Landscape Structures

Supplier: ABC Recreation

Contact: Tony DeJongh, Tel: 1-800-267-5753

Model No.: 177350A, 5-12 year

Additional Options: One (1) Seat Strap and ProGuard chains for 8’

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o Or approved equal. All equals must be designed for ages 5-12 and

have the added option of a belt harness (plastic T-bar harnesses

are not permitted).

c) Products that are not permitted:

Dura glide seats by Little Tikes

Plastic coated swing chains (plastisol)

Single post leg end supports swings

4. Slides

a) Standards:

Attached to creative structures, no independent slides (exception of Hill

Slides in Natural Playgrounds).

In high vandalized areas, specify stainless steel slide. In all other areas,

specify poly slides.

Open slides are required, slide tubes are not approved.

Straight, wavy and spirals are acceptable.

5. Basket Ball Goals

a) Poles, cantilever basketball standard, 114mm (4½”) O.D. galvanized steel

pipe with 1220mm (4 ft.) extension:

GameTime Model #460,

Henderson Model #BB020,

Or approved equal.

b) Backboard, steel/cast aluminum backboard, fan shaped:

Henderson Model #BP002,

GameTime Model #854,

Or approved equal.

c) Hoop, double rim with steel chain net:

Super goal by GameTime Model #423,

Henderson Model # BP007 with #BP010,

Or approved equal.

6. Fencing

a) Commercial grade, galvanized steel, chain link fence:

Fabric – 50mm (2”) square mesh, knuckle top and bottom.

Basketball/multi-purpose court – 3.0m (10ft.) high (please see the City’s

standard multi-purpose court details: PK-401 and PK-402).

9.0 PLAY EQUIPMENT – Electronic

1. Commercial interactive electronic play equipment is not typically used in Hamilton

playgrounds. A proposal to include interactive electronic-based play equipment will

be considered on a project specific basis and requires the approval of Landscape

Architectural Services and the Supervisor of Playground Maintenance.



Appendix I – Spray Pad Standards

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City of Hamilton

SPRAY PAD DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS


This document details the standards for a complete spray pad facility including services,

spray components, and site restoration.

Contents:

1.0 REGULATIONS .............................................................................................. I-2

2.0 GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS ....................................................................... I-2

3.0 SPECIFIC DESIGN STANDARDS ....................................................................... I-3

4.0 SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ I-5

5.0 SPRAY PAD PROGRAMMING ............................................................................ I-6

6.0 SPRAY PAD COMPONENTS .............................................................................. I-7

7.0 SERVICING ................................................................................................... I-9

8.0 PRODUCT SELECTION .................................................................................. I-11

9.0 DETAILS ..................................................................................................... I-11

10.0 EXISTING SPRAY PAD INSTALLATIONS ........................................................... I-12



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1.0 REGULATIONS

1. Spray pad designs are subject to water, sewer, and road cut permits issued by the

City of Hamilton.

2. Plumbing must comply with the latest plumbing code applicable to the City of

Hamilton.

3. Water and sewer services shall be designed and installed in compliance with the City

of Hamilton Construction and Materials Specifications Manual (C&MSM), latest

version: https://www.hamilton.ca/develop-property/policies-guidelines/construction-

and-material-specifications.

4. Waste water must be drained to the storm or combined sewer system. Do not drain

to the sanitary sewer system. Do not drain to grass or landscaped areas.

5. Electrical work must comply with the latest electrical code(s) applicable to the City of

Hamilton.

6. Locations of the spray pad are subject to approvals from the Conservation Authority

(CA) and Niagara Escarpment Conservation (NEC) when placed in parks within their

areas of jurisdiction.

7. Command control centres shall comply with confined space entry regulations.

8. Standard City of Hamilton Specification 13 15 00, Spray Pads

Standard City of Hamilton SP232, Spray Pads

2.0 GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS

1. Definition

Spray Pad: an indoor or outdoor installation that includes sprayed, jetted or other

water sources contacting bathers and not incorporating standing or captured water

as part of the bather activity area (O. Reg. 141/18).

2. General Spray Pad Styles and Sizes

The City of Hamilton has approximately 67 outdoor spray pad facilities in the City of

Hamilton (as at year end, 2018). See Section 10.0 for a current listing.

Spray pads are installed in parks classified as city wide, community and

neighbourhood. The size of the spray pad and number of play components are

proportionate to the park class with a city wide facility being larger than a

Community Park facility that is larger than a Neighbourhood Park facility. Spray

pads are no longer installed in Parkettes.

The City’s spray pads can be categorized by types being:

Type A – Stock Vertical Spray Features and Ground Jets

The most prevalent style featuring manufactured vertical spray

posts/water play components and ground jets.





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Type B – Spray Jets Only – no vertical features

The style featuring only manufactured ground features/jets. May

include programmed central donut spray ring with central geyser

and a variety of ground jets.

Work with Landscape Architectural Services Project Manager to determine the

appropriate spray pad style and size for the specific project.

3. Wind Patterns

Typical summer wind patterns in Hamilton are blowing from the westerly to south-

southwesterly direction (W to SSW). Therefore, do not place geyser jets or vertical

post with fine sprays on the north eastern side of the spray pad that can overspray

and saturate adjacent landscapes. Arrange elements so that the typical spray

patterns are contained within the spray pad.

4. Spray Pad Maintenance Program

The City’s spray pads receive pre/post and regular “in season” inspection and

maintenance services. Pre/post season works include inspection, repair,

activation/winterization which is performed by staff or Contractors as required. “In

season” inspection and regular maintenance activities (such as ground litter, debris,

garbage collection, graffiti removal and system monitoring) are performed in

accordance with the operating season noted below:

Location Season of Operation

Dundas Driving Park Week of June 12th – Week of September 4th

Gage Park Week of June 12th – Week of September 4th

Pier 4 Park Week of June 12th – Week of September 4th

Village Green Park Week of June 12th – Week of September 4th

Waterdown Memorial Park Week of June 12th – Week of September 4th

Winona Park Week of June 12th – Week of September 4th

All other locations Week of June 19th – Week of September 4th

All water systems are controlled by a timer set for standard hours of operation

(10:00am to 8:00pm); most systems are also equipped with activation sensors

limiting operation to real time demand thus enhancing water conservation.

3.0 SPECIFIC DESIGN STANDARDS

1. Surface

1. The spray pad surface shall be non-slip concrete and constructed as follows:

a) 150mm 32MPa concrete over 150mm granular ‘A’ base compacted to

100% S.P.D. (Standard Proctor Density).

b) Fibre-reinforced concrete is acceptable.

c) Finish shall be swirl or broom finish.

d) Control joints shall be saw cut and not tooled to maintain a smoother

surface.



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e) All sawcut joints shall be filled with clear silicone sealant to prevent

catching debris and glass. Finish sealant level with the concrete surface.

2. There shall be no standing water. All water must be sheet drained to a catch

basin that:

a) Is located at one end of the pad (or use a jet drain in the centre with a

trench drain around the edges). This is to avoid kids plugging the drain

to create a wading pool.

b) Delivers the water to a sodium sulphite tablet system for dechlorination

prior to discharging water into the storm sewer system (Note:

dechlorination is not required if draining to a combined sewer system).

For additional information on sodium sulphite tablet dechlorination

systems, please see Section 3.1 of City of Hamilton Spray Pad Servicing

Analysis: Dechlorination Alternatives and Preferred Solutions, (GHD

Limited, March 16, 2018).

c) Connects to the City of Hamilton storm sewer system or combined sewer

system (no requirement to separate).

2. Controls and Water Supply

1. Spray pad shall be a fully automated system.

2. Water supply to the spray pad shall be from the Municipal water service.

Water pressure at the street must be checked, as there are variations in the

City. Pressure districts can vary from a low of 45 psi with gravity pressure

from a reservoir to 95 psi from the pumping station. Pressure surges may

occur on a pumped system. The spray pad shall be designed to work with the

available residual pressure. A pressure regulating valve is also required. See

Section 7.0 for more information.

3. Spray pad controls shall be housed in a vandal resistant, lockable park

building or above ground control vault. There must be adequate space

around, below, and beside the shut-off valves and connections for

winterization. There must be room in the vault to attach hoses.

4. Controller shall be programmed with an automated sequence of water feature

control steps that is initiated by touching of the activator. Each sequence

shall include a minimum of 5 minutes of customizable feature control. Each

sequence may involve multiple water features being activated at one time.

Initial programming shall be done by manufacturer with the City having

control of changes in the field.

5. The controller shall be “user-owned”, meaning that the City can re-program

the sequences, turn on and off components in the sequence without calling

the manufacturer; this saves the City money.

6. The activator button shall be weather resistant, vandal resistant, makes a

“beep” when activated, have an LED light, and recessed under a steel plate.

This is for durability, accessibility (sound and light), and easy replacement

(these are the same buttons as used for cross-walks). Colour shall be selected

from manufacturer’s choices of black, green and yellow. Approved products



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for the push button activator can be found in the City of Hamilton’s

Construction and Material Specification Manual, latest version.

7. Each feature in the pad must have an activation switch on the electrical panel,

and therefore can be turned on and off at the panel without having to activate

the switch at the spray pad. There also needs to be a switch that triggers the

activator at the spray pad, so that the sequence can be turned on from the

panel. This allows the pad to be serviced by one staff member.

3. Shape and Play

1. The concrete pad shall be separated into zones designated Spray Zone and

Overspray Zone:

a) Spray zone shall be the area of the spray zone of each component.

b) Overspray Zone shall be 2.0m (minimum) larger than the spray zone of

each component, or as required for the individual jet based on available

water pressure.

2. The water play design of the spray pad must accommodate both junior play

and senior play areas. Junior refers to children under 5 years old, and senior

refers to children over 5 years old.

4. Site Furnishings and Landscape

1. Spray pad must provide a seating area with a minimum of two benches for

parental supervision, as well as one garbage receptacle.

2. Perimeter landscaping shall be gently integrated into adjacent park grades.

Ensure that trees are set back from the spray pad to avoid leaf-drop plugging

the drains.

3. All disturbed areas shall receive 150mm minimum top soil and sod

installation.

5. Maintenance Manuals

1. The installer shall provide the Project Manager with all instructional and

operational materials in a PDF electronic file format and with one (1) complete

hard copy (white cover with plastic cover) assembled in substantial manuals

and permanent, three-ringed or three-post binders.

2. For additional manual requirements, please see the most recent version of

specification Section 13 15 00 Spray Pads.

4.0 SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Each spray pad will require a concrete base to contain the spraying water within the

automatic system. Therefore, minimal spatial requirements will be dependent on the

internal components used.



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2. Spray pad locations shall be defined as two separate zones. The concrete pad zone

will contain the spray pad components. The outer perimeter zone will contain the

adjacent landscape and select site furnishings.

3. Neighbourhood Park

Concrete Pad: 115m2 -150m2

4. Community Park

Concrete Pad: 115m2 -250m2

5. City Wide

Concrete Pad: site specific

5.0 SPRAY PAD PROGRAMMING

1. Spray pad development will be separated into sections herein called junior play

targeted for users 18 months to 5 years of age, and senior play targeted for users 5

to 12 years of age.

2. Junior and senior programmes shall be built within the same spray pad as separate

elements, differing in components based on classification of Neighbourhood Park or

Community Park.

3. Neighbourhood Park

Junior spray pad elements shall include, as a minimum:

• Ground elements (2)

• Vertical elements (1)

Senior spray pad elements shall include, as a minimum:



4. Community Park

Junior spray pad elements shall include, as a minimum:



Senior spray pad elements shall include, as a minimum:



5. Community Parks shall also include one special element targeted for both age groups

(e.g. cat tails, aqua arch, water tunnels).

6. Designs need to consider accessibility. There must be adequate room for wheelchairs

between features. Sound and texture should be part of the interactive experience.

In general, 1-1.2m (3-4ft) between spray zones is adequate (a feature of several

jets would count as one spray zone).

7. Designs that display water are encouraged.



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6.0 SPRAY PAD COMPONENTS

1. Guidelines

The following shall be considered when selecting spray pad components:

1. Spray component colours shall be considerate of colour schemes within the

park (i.e. play equipment). Colours used shall also be prevalent in the

adjacent neighbourhood.

2. Arrange play equipment such that junior play features and senior play

features are clustered separately. Where possible, position junior play

features closer to seating areas to allow for adult supervision.

3. Provide adequate space between ground jets and vertical posts to allow for

many children running around features without running into posts and other

children. Provide min. 2.0m space between jets and posts for neighbourhood

facilities and min. 2.5m space for community facilities.

4. Where vertical elements are specified, it is preferred to install components

with easy removable deck level anchoring system and toe guards, such as

Vortex “Safeswap” anchoring system or Waterplay “DEX” anchoring system.

2. Approved Components

The following components are approved by the City of Hamilton:

• Interactive components

• Columns and thematic posts

• Flowers and trees

• Tunnels

• Arches

• Ground sprays

• Activator posts

• Music jets

• Water cannons

• Graphics on the ground plane

3. Materials

1. All aquatic products shall be manufactured from 304/304L stainless steel. The

anchoring system and associated fastening hardware shall be manufactured

from 304/304L stainless steel.

2. Exposed and accessible hardware shall be tamper resistant, requiring a

special tool for removal.

3. All vertical spray products shall be painted with a polyester smooth glossy

heat-cured powder coat that is UV and chemical resistant and suitable for

public places.



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4. Controller

1. Spray pad system controller shall have at minimum: 10 valve manifold, 10

valve control outputs, 120 / 240 Vac, and 10/6 amps, or approved equal.

2. The Controller shall be “user-owned” pre-programmed with 3 different

sequences and have the capability to be “user-owned” revised by either a

transportable memory cartridge or via the touch pad user interface on-site.

For a list of approved products, please see the most recent version of


3. Each spray pad feature shall have its own valve so that pressure may be

regulated for each individual component. The sharing of a valve between

multiple spray pad features (whether in-ground or above-ground) is not

permitted.

5. Distribution Manifold

The distribution manifold shall be supplied and installed within the locked command

centre.

6. Command Centres

Command centres are best placed inside a locked building. Where a building is not

available, the City uses a pre-manufactured above ground vault. Note: due to

confined space legislation, all command centres must have a fully opened hatch, and

shall only allow a maintenance person to get half way below ground level; vaults that

require a maintenance person to go completely below ground are no longer

permitted.

Above Ground Command Centre

Place on site to allow maintenance operator a clear view of the spray pad when

setting the control panel for the spray jets. Add louvers to vent hot air. Add a GFI

duplex receptacle inside the cabinet for operation of maintenance power tools, work

light, laptop etc.



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Above Ground Command Centre Example of graphic wrapper design for

Signage. command centre cabinets. (Courtesy, Pier 8

Group)

Below Ground Command Centre

7.0 SERVICING

1. General

1. Confirm location of all services with Project Manager.

2. Water Service

1. Size of water service is based on water pressure at the road, length of run to

the spray pad, and the number/type of components in the spray pad.

a) Typical service between the road and the command centre is 50mm

type K copper, however, pipe size will depend on hydraulic design.

b) In low pressure districts or where more flow is required, larger water

service may be 100mm dia. PVC water pipe.

2. Provide water meter chamber in accordance with WM-209.02 (16-50mm dia.

Service) or WM-234.02 (100-250mm dia. service), complete with 150mm dia.

storm drain and connect to municipal storm sewer in accordance with the



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City’s standard sewer (SEW) drawings (WM and SEW drawings can be found

in the C&MSM).

3. Water meters shall be positive displacement (PD) type. Meter sizing shall be

determined by site and design - specific flow rates. Note that a smaller meter

may be suitable for your application, given design flow rates can be achieved.

i.e. a 1.5” meter may be possible on a 2” water service.

4. Provide a pressure regulating valve to ensure a constant working pressure as

stipulated by the spray equipment manufacturer and to prevent pressure

surges.

5. The City of Hamilton has variable water pressure and flow districts throughout

the City. Obtain the records for static and residual water pressure and flows

in the specific park location from the Hamilton Water’s Infrastructure and

Source Water Protection Section and design the spray pad to function within

the available parameters.

3. Storm Service

1. Confirm storm sewer drain connection location and invert elevations early in

the planning process to ensure the spray pad will have positive slopes to the

sewer.

2. Supply and install catch basin in accordance with OPSD 705.010 complete

with frame and cover as per OPSD 401.010 Type B – open cover. Custom

catch basin covers by the spray pad manufacturer are also permitted. Supply

catch basin with goss trap and stopper in accordance with SEW-304.

3. Water shall move from the catch basin to a sodium sulphite tablet system (for

dechlorination) via a minimum 150mm dia. storm sewer pipe (note, if draining

to a combined storm/sanitary sewer, dechlorination is not required).

For additional information on sodium sulphite tablet dechlorination systems,

please see Section 3.1 of City of Hamilton Spray Pad Servicing Analysis:

Dechlorination Alternatives and Preferred Solutions, (GHD Limited, March 16,

2018).

4. Treated water can then be transported to the City’s storm sewer with a

minimum 150mm dia. storm sewer pipe.

4. Electrical

1. Provide 120V electrical service to control centre. Electrical services usually

require a hydro meter. See photo of a freestanding power centre with

external hydro meter.

2. Provide all wires inside a minimum 25mm PVC conduit buried 600mm below

grade.

3. Provide a GFI Plug in the electrical panel.



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Tall Power Pedestal Short, double-door pedestal

Please note, Hydro One requires that meters be elevated 1.75m from grade.

5. Distribution Piping

1. All water distribution pipes between the command centre and the spray pad

features shall be at a minimum Municipal Grade 200, tested to ASTM D1598.

2. Under the concrete, plastic Grade 80 PVC piping is permitted. Can also use

Crylon pipe, or pipe-in-pipe systems, although these latter two are more

expensive.

3. Provide ball valves and unions in control vault. Each valve must be isolated

with a shut-off above and below the valve.

4. All fittings must be union fittings (screwed together) for easier maintenance.

5. Install all piping to self-drain to a drain valve located in a drainage chamber

and discharged to the sewer system.

8.0 PRODUCT SELECTION

1. For a list of approved manufacturers, please see the most recent version of


9.0 DETAILS

1. Concrete control joints shall be saw-cuts and must enclose a feature, not run

to a feature. Joints shall be a minimum of 300mm away from a spray feature.

This allows the feature to be replaced by digging up only one section on

concrete.



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10.0 EXISTING SPRAY PAD INSTALLATIONS

1. Type ‘A’ Spray Pad - Stock Vertical Spray Features and Ground Jets

Henry and Beatrice Warden Park North Central Park

Churchill Park William McCulloch Park

2. Type ‘B’ Spray Pad – Spray Jets Only, No Vertical Features

Dundas Driving Park Hampton Park



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3. Sheet Drain to Catch Basin with Open Manhole Cover

Provide min. 1.0m concrete apron with Sheet drain to catch basin with slotted

50mm rise on down slope side to cover.

contain and direct water to drain.

4. Custom Activators with Polara Control

William McCulloch Park Dundas Driving Park Hampton Park (Polara control

mounted in concrete wall)

5. Saw Cut Pattern

Henry and Beatrice Warden Park Hampton Park

(Two-Tone Concrete and Saw Cut Pattern)



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6. City of Hamilton Spray Pad Locations and Types

Legend:

Type = Spray Pad Style Type

A = Vertical spray posts and ground jets

B = Ground jets only - no vertical

features

Year = Year Installed or Redeveloped

Control Location

Bldg = Building Mechanical Room

AGCC = Above Ground Command

Centre

BGCC = Below Ground Command Centre

Park Name Ward Type Year Control

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ide Confederation Beach Park 5 A 2007 Bldg

Dundas Driving Park 13 B 2007 BGCC

Gage Park 3 A 1999 Bldg

Heritage Green Sports Park 9 A 2018 AGCC

Pier 4 Park 2 A 1993 BGCC

William Connell Park 8 A 2018 AGCC

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Beasley Park 2 B 2018 AGCC

Billy Sherring Park 7 A 2001 Bldg

Buchanan Park 8 A 2015 AGCC

Churchill Park 1 A 2006 AGCC

Eastwood Park 2 A 1997 Bldg

Fairgrounds Community Park 11 A 2013 AGCC

Green Acres Park 9 A 2017 Bldg

Hamilton Amateur Athletics Assoc.

(HAAA) 1 A 1999 BGCC

Huntington Park and Recreation Centre

(AKA Jesse Patterson Park) 6 A 1993 BGCC

Lawfield Park / Bill Friday Lawfield Arena 7 A 2008 AGCC

Macassa Park 6 A 1998 Bldg

Maplewood Park 9 A 2018 Bldg

Mount Hope Park 11 A 2018 AGCC

Sam Manson Park 5 A 1993 AGCC

Victoria Park 1 A 1999 BGCC

Village Green Park 12 A 2013 BGCC

Waterdown Memorial Park 15 A 2006 Bldg

William McCulloch Park 8 A 2011 Bldg

William Schwenger Park 8 A 2013 AGCC

Winona Park 11 A 2012 AGCC



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Park Name Ward Type Year Control

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Alexander Park 1 A 2018

Allison Neighbourhood Park 7 A 2007 AGCC

Andrew Warburton Memorial Park 4 A 1998 Bldg

Belview Park 3 A 1990 BGCC

Berrisfield Park 6 A 1998 Bldg

Broughton Park East 6 A 1998

Carter Park 2 A 1990 Bldg

Central Park 2 A 1998 Bldg

Durand Park 2 A 2015 AGCC

Eastmount Park 7 A 1999

Eleanor Park 7 A 1995 BGCC

Elmar Park 7 A 1991 BGCC

Fairfield Park 4 A 2007 AGCC

Father Sean O'Sullivan Memorial Park 5 A 1992 BGCC

Gilkson Park 8 A 1995 BGCC

Glendale Park 5 A 1998 Bldg

Gourley Park 8 A 1998

Hampton Park 6 B 2010 BGCC

Henry and Beatrice Warden Park 5 A 2006 AGCC

Highview Park 6 A 1991 BGCC

Jack C. Beemer Park 3 A 1999

Jerome Neighbourhood Park 7 A 2013 BGCC

Kennedy East Park 8 A 1993

Lisgar Park 6 A 1996

Montgomery Park 4 A 1993

Mount Lions Park 6 A 1993

Mountview Park 8 A 1993

Myrtle Park 3 A 2010 BGCC

North Central Community Park 3 A 2008 AGCC

Powell Park 3 A 1997

Riverdale East Park (AKA Oaklands

Park) 5 A 2017 AGCC

Roxborough Park 4 A 1999

Rushdale Park 7 A 1994 BGCC

Shawinigan Park 8 A 1997

St. Christopher Park 4 A 1996

Templemead Park 6 A 1992

Trenholme Park 6 A 1992

Veevers Park 5 A 2001 Bldg

Woodward Park 4 A 2012

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Lucy Day Park 3 A 1989

McLaren Park 2 A 2015 AGCC



Appendix J – Park and Trail Standards

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Revised: March 11, 2019

The purpose of these standards is to provide guidance in determining what elements are

typically included in standard park construction projects.

Contents:

1.0 C&MSM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................... J-2

2.0 APPROVED PRODUCTS ................................................................................... J-2

3.0 TYPICAL ELEMENTS BY PARK CLASSIFICATION ................................................. J-2

4.0 STANDARD DESIGN: PARK AMENITIES ............................................................. J-5

5.0 STANDARD DESIGN: SITE FURNISHINGS ......................................................... J-8

6.0 STANDARD DESIGN: LIGHTING ..................................................................... J-12

7.0 STANDARD DESIGN: SIGNAGE ...................................................................... J-13

8.0 STANDARD DESIGN: HARDSCAPE AND TRAILS ............................................... J-14

9.0 STANDARD DESIGN: SOFTSCAPE .................................................................. J-15



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1.0 C&MSM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Unless specified otherwise in the specifications below, construction materials and methods

shall comply with The City of Hamilton Construction and Material Specifications Manual

(C&MSM), latest version.

https://www.hamilton.ca/develop-property/policies-guidelines/construction-and-material-

specifications

Standard road, watermain, and sewer details can also be found in the C&MSM.

List of Standard Specifications:

Form 200 General Conditions

Form 300 General Construction Requirements

Form 400 Specification for the Installation of Watermains

Form 500 Specification for Sewer Pipe Materials and CCTV Inspection

Form 600 Specification for Granular Fill Materials

Form 700 Specification for Portland Cement Concrete

Form 800 Specification for Hot Mix Asphalt

Form 900 Specification for Standard Compaction Requirements

Form 1000 Amendments to Ontario Provincial Standards

2.0 APPROVED PRODUCTS

The City’s Approved Products List can be found at http://www.roadauthority.com/mpl/

mpl.asp?MPIShortName=Hamilton+MPL. Refer to the Approved Products List when

specifying Park elements. Only products on this list may be sole-sourced.

3.0 TYPICAL ELEMENTS BY PARK CLASSIFICATION

All park development and redevelopment elements are to conform to City standard details

and products. Certain exceptions exist when designing parkettes and streetscapes within

Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) or within City Wide Parks. In these cases, more design

flexibility is permitted where site furnishings, buildings, shade structures, signage, bollards

etc. must conform to specific themes/designs of the surrounding area.



http://www.roadauthority.com/mpl/mpl.asp?MPIShortName=Hamilton+MPL




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Determining What Elements to Include in a Design

1. Refer to the Table 1 below for typical park elements by park classification.

2. Refer to the Recreational Trails Master Plan (https://www.hamilton.ca/city-

planning/master-plans-class-eas/recreational-trails-master-plan) for design

standards by trail classification. See also 8.2-8.4 below).

Internal park pathways are typically 3.0m wide asphalt pathways (see 8.2 below).

3. Recreational facilities will be determined by the park’s Recreational Needs

Assessment (obtained from Recreational Planning). This report identifies local

amenity deficiencies and provides recommendations for each park development/

redevelopment project.

4. All elements should conform to applicable zoning by-laws and setbacks. Note that the

best-practice setbacks are 15m for passive play (e.g. walkways) and 30m for active

play (e.g. multi-courts, playgrounds and ice rinks). These setbacks should be

observed from all property lines.

5. For typical playground programmes, please refer to Appendix H – Playground

Equipment Standards.

6. For typical spray pad programmes, please refer to Appendix I – Spray Pad

Standards.

https://www.hamilton.ca/city-planning/master-plans-class-eas/recreational-trails-master-plan




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Table 1: Typical Amenities by Park Classification

Element/Amenity Parkette Neighbourhood

Park

Community

Park

City Wide

Park

Tree Planting S S S S

Decorative Planter/

Raised Planter

S

Asphalt Walkway S S S S

Decorative Concrete Paving O SC SC SC

Park Sign S S S S

Chain Link Fencing S S S

Ornamental Fencing S SC SC SC

Benches S S S S

Seating Walls S

Waste Receptacles S S S S

Bicycle Rack S O S S

Drinking Fountain O SC S S

Sun Shelter w/Light S S S

Park Lighting O S S S

Play Equipment O S S S

Sports Fields SC S S

Spray Pad SC S S

Washroom Facilities SC S S

Misc. Facilities (Band Shell,

Pool, Wading Pool,)

SC SC SC

Misc. Amenities (Pump

Track, Bowling Green, Rose

Garden, Skate Park)

SC SC SC

S = Standard

O = Optional

SC = Special Condition



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4.0 STANDARD DESIGN: PARK AMENITIES

4.1 Drinking Fountains

4.2 Multi-use Court

4.3 Street Hockey Court

LAS Detail #: PK-360.02

Approved Products: See the Parks dropdown on

the City’s Approved Product List

(http://www.roadauthority.com/mpl/mpl.asp?MPI

ShortName=Hamilton+MPL).

Options:

• Water bottle filler hose bib and dog bowl.

• Colour, stainless is most durable.

Notes:

• Concrete pad or footing mounted.

LAS Detail #: PK-401 (full), PK-402 (half)

Approved Products:

• Henderson Recreation Equipment:

Backboard #BP002 and Hoop with Chain Net

#BP013;

• Gametime (Park N Play Design) Backboard

#854 and Hoop with Chain Net #423; or

• Approved equals.

Options: Full court or half court.

Notes:

• Ensure 30m setback from property lines.

• Galvanized fence is standard, black vinyl

when approved (9-gauge inner mesh diam).

• Materials must conform to the C&MSM.

• Orient north/south.

LAS Detail #: See as example Honourable Bob

Mackenzie Park (W4).

Approved Products:

• Yanchor Original ground anchors (for

grounding net) or approved equal.

• Regulation-sized mountable net.

Options: Various sizes.

Notes:

• Pedestrian warning signs and rules of use

signs typically required.

• 8 ft fence, pads on fence posts.

• Consult with Risk Management, Parks

Operations and Recreation when planning

these installations.


• Orient north/south when possible.





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4.4 Play Equipment

4.5 Natural Playgrounds

4.6 Spray Pads

Approved Products: No standard products. For a

list of approved manufacturers, see standard


Options: Colour, theme, components.

Notes:

• See also Appendix H – Playground


• Consult with Playground Maintenance during

initial design stages.

• Ensure swing sets are included.

• Engineered wood fibre standard surfacing.

Poured-in-place rubber in downtown areas.

Combination in areas where unimpeded

accessibility is required.

Approved Products: No standard products.


Notes:

• See also Appendix H – Playground


• Consult with Playground Maintenance when

planning these installations.

• Ensure swing sets are included in

playground design.

• Guide ropes, grab bars and hand holds are

required on ‘Log Jams’ and main access to

slides and climbers.

• Uneven height ‘Log Pile’ - type stairs are

acceptable, but must have at least one clear,

consistent riser height access path.

Approved Products:

• Spray pad activator button: See the Parks

dropdown on the City’s Approved Product

List (http://www.roadauthority.com/mpl/

mpl.asp?MPIShortName=Hamilton+MPL).

• No standard products for elements. For a list

of approved manufacturers, see standard


Options:

• Colour, theme, components.

• Concrete pad colour and pattern.

Notes:

• See also Appendix I – Spray Pad

Standards.

• Consult with Playground Maintenance during

initial design stages.


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4.7 Fitness Equipment

4.8 Sports Fields

4.9 Neighbourhood/Community Park Shade Structure

Approved Products: No standard products. For a

list of approved manufacturers, see standard

specification Section 11 68 23 Fitness Equipment.


Notes:

• Equipment with moving parts are not

recommended.

• Consult with COH Public Health and

Playgrounds Maintenance during initial

design stages.

• Possibility for pathway distance markers,

‘Bench Fit’ stations and drinking fountains in

fitness parks.

• Engineered wood fibre standard surfacing.

LAS Detail #: PK-0100 and PK-0200 Series

details

Approved Products: No standardized products.

Options: Various classes, sizes, surface, fencing,

and other options.

Notes:

• Normally constructed in Community and City

Wide parks due to setbacks and size

requirements.

• Consult with Sports Development

(Recreation) and user groups to determine

needs and field size requirements.

• Refer to current sports field sizing

requirements issued by municipal,

provincial/national organizations.

• Orient fields to design standards whenever

possible.

Approved Products: Poligon SQR 20, or approved

equal.

Options: Post/roof colour.

Notes:

• Square 6m x 6m metal shade structure with

hip roof.

• City to choose footing installation detail prior

to tender.

• Shelters exempt from Site Plan Approval

process but should respect zoning setbacks.

Building permit is required.



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4.10 Small Shade Structure/Pergola

4.11 Custom Shade Structure

5.0 STANDARD DESIGN: SITE FURNISHINGS

5.1 Perimeter Fence


Options: Size, Post/roof colour, ornamentation

(budget and location driven).

Notes:

• Used adjacent to spray pads, playgrounds in

parkettes or where space is limited.

• Structures over 10 sq.m. subject to building

permit.


Options: Design, size, Post/roof colour,

ornamentation (budget and location driven).

Notes:

• Used adjacent to spray pads, playgrounds in

parkettes or where space is limited.

• Structures over 10 sq.m. subject to building

permit.

LAS Detail #: PK-1010.06 (1500mm chain link),

PK-1010.03 (1500mm vinyl-coated)


Options: 1.5m or 1.8m high, Galvanized (Std.) or

black vinyl. Wood not typically used.

Notes:

• Install 0.15m inside City property

• Height and finish dependent on PM, Parks or

stakeholder preference and site context.

• See multi-use court, above, for fencing

information around multi-use courts.



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5.2 Steel Rail Fence

5.3 Knock-down Bollard

5.4 Ornamental Bollard

5.5 P-Gate (Rural)



Notes:

• Used on frontages where 30m active play

setback is not achievable.

• Used to limit access to hazard areas i.e.

bioswale channels, top of

slopes/embankments.

• Used to delineate passive/active areas.



Options: Galvanized (Std.) or powder coating.

Notes:

• Used to limit access at park walkway or trail

entrances.

• Contact Parks Operations once installed for

City lock installation.


Options: Fixed, removable, combination, various

ornamentation options.

Notes:

• Ensure placement allows clear pedestrian

passage between (1.8m).

• Must be durable and able to withstand

commercial levels of use.

• Ensure parks operations has 3m wide

equipment access where required (install

removable bollard where access is needed).



Options: Various lengths.

Notes:

• Galvanized, used to provide park

maintenance access to parks and trails

• Contact Parks Operations to determine P-

Gate requirements.



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5.6 P-Gate (Multi-use Trail)

5.7 Standard Bench

5.8 Ornamental Bench



Notes:

• Used on multi-use trails to limit vehicular

access while allowing pedestrians and bikes

to pass between gap in gates.

• Stagger pair of gates by 2.0m down length

of path.


Approved Products: Parks Operations supplied.

Notes:

• Placed on concrete pad only (sinks if placed

on asphalt).

• Most commonly used bench in City Parks.

Vandal resistant, cost effective and easily

replaced.

• Cost: $550 per bench, payable to Parks

Operations through journal transfer.

LAS Detail #: PK-1630.02 (waterfront-specific)

Approved Products:

• King by StressCrete Group, KDB20 (metal

with wood slats)

• Maglin, MLB310-M (all metal)

• Maglin, HBSP (for waterfront projects)

• Landscape Forms bench???

• Other as specified by the City

• Approved equal.

Options: Fixed, removable, combination, various

ornamentation options.

Notes:

• Used in specific neighbourhoods, parkettes,

plazas, community or city-wide parks,

waterfront and along certain trails.

• Refer to specific neighbourhood design

guidelines or park classifications.

• Cost: min $1,500.



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5.9 Players’ Bench

5.10 Armour Stone Seating

5.11 Picnic Tables

5.12 Standard Drum Waste Receptacle



Options: Custom made. Prefabricated approved

equals often accepted.

Notes:

• Placed on sidelines of playing courts or

sports fields min 2.0m off playing surface.


Options: Various colours, patterns (e.g. flamed),

cuts (guillotine, natural).

Notes:

• Limestone seating boulders with seat height

400-450mm height, 1.2-1.8m long.

• Guillotine all exposed faces, ensure stones

are consistent heights (20mm tolerance).

• Edges shall be saw-cut where stones are

butt together. Max 8mm gaps between

stones. Joint larger than 3mm shall be filled

with non-shrink grout.



Notes:

• Placed under sun shelters (bolted to

concrete), or under trees.

• Cost: $475 each, payable to Parks

Operations through journal transfer.


Notes:

• Placed beside benches, along pathways,

close to playgrounds.

• Cost: $50 each, payable to Parks Operations

through journal transfer.



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5.13 Ornamental Waste Receptacle

5.14 Bicycle Rack

6.0 STANDARD DESIGN: LIGHTING

6.1 LED Walkway Light

LAS Detail #: PK-1641.01 (Waterfront, silver),

PK-1642.03 (BIA, black, short)

Approved Products:

• Maglin #MLWR200-32 (Waterfront);

• Maglin #MLWR200-20 (BIA); or

• Approved equal.

Options: Silver or black powder coat.

Notes:

• Installed in City-Wide Parks, waterfront, or

BIA projects.

• Cost: min $1,000. To be installed on

concrete pad and bolted down.

• Ensure operational feasibility (contact Parks

Operations).


Options: Various products and options available.

Notes:

• Cast iron or steel.Cast aluminum not

permitted due to durability issues.

• Ensure placement observes spatial

requirements of 600mm x 1800mm per

bicycle.

• To be installed on concrete pad and bolted

down or embedded.

LAS Detail #: PK-1433.03, PK-1433.04





Options:

• 4.6m steel, round pole (+ footing depth); or

• 6.1m concrete, octagonal pole (direct bury).

Notes:

• Single light in Neighbourhood and

Community Level parks.

• Walkways and paths may be lit if pathways

are part of a commuter route/trail network.





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6.2 LED Sun Shelter Light

6.3 LED Flood Light (7.6m, 25 ft)

7.0 STANDARD DESIGN: SIGNAGE

7.1 Standard Park Name Signs





Options: Black or white.

Notes:

• Must be vandal-resistant.

• All sun shelters require lighting unless

otherwise directed.

• Ensure photocell control is mounted to allow

protection from vandalism and ensure

functionality.

• Shelter may require custom mounting plate.






Notes:

• Used for any application where flood lighting

may be required.

LAS Detail #: PK-400


Custom manufactured.

Options:

• Parkette (Interior), Neighbourhood,

Community.

Notes:

• City-wide parks tend to have more elaborate

signs designed on a park-by-park basis (i.e.

do not follow PK-400).

• Typically one (1) sign per park, installed

along Municipal address frontage,

perpendicular to street.

• Sign footings and green frame supplied and

installed by contractor.

• Top sign panels ordered and paid for by LAS,

picked up and installed by Contractor.

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7.2 Trail Wayfinding Signage

7.3 Interpretive Signage

8.0 STANDARD DESIGN: HARDSCAPE AND TRAILS

8.1 Urban Plazas


Options:

• Colour, design, graphics, placement.

Notes:

• Ensure compliance with AODA.

• Custom-designed for each trail system.


Options:

• Colour, design, graphics, placement.

Notes:

• Ensure compliance with AODA.

• Single pedestal or double pedestal.

• Designs and placement result of consultation

with various City divisions and community

groups.

• Suppliers: Fontasy Sign and Display, Folia

(SH Immersive Environments).


Options: Various materials, colours, patterns.

Notes:

• Generally designed and constructed with

high levels of unique detail.

• Consult BIA, planning and Economic

Development as well as other key

stakeholders.

• Options: Unit pavers, seat walls, natural

concrete paving with creative finishing and

saw cuts to create interest (cost effective),

patterned concrete in special circumstances.

• Integral concrete colour (no surface tinting).

• Design according to anticipated vehicle

loading.




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8.2 Asphalt Walkway/Trail

8.3 Boardwalks

8.4 Other Trail Types


Approved Products: Superpave 9.5, PG 58-28.

Notes:

• Typically 3.0m wide. Some multi-use trails

are 4-6m wide.

• Ensure conformance to AODA (slopes <5%).

• Ensure radii allow for turning of stake trucks

(min 4.0m).


• Reference: Recreational Trails Master Plan

(https://www.hamilton.ca/city-

planning/master-plans-class-

eas/recreational-trails-master-plan).


Options:

• Wood/composite, railings.

Notes:

• Structural design often influenced by

geotechnical recommendations.

• Used in low-lying areas, over rocky terrain

or adjacent to drainage channels.

• Ensure conformance to AODA (slopes <5%,

50mm edge protection).






Options: Tar and chip, limestone screenings,

wood chips, natural ground.

Notes:

• Ensure conformance to AODA (slopes <5%).

• Ensure radii allow stake truck turning (min

4.0m).
















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9.0 STANDARD DESIGN: SOFTSCAPE

9.1 Berms

9.2 Low Impact Development (Including Bioswales)

9.3 Deciduous Tree


Options: Seeded, sodded, naturalized or planted

with trees.

Notes:

• Slope max 4:1 (25%), although 5:1 (20%)

is ideal for mowing of slopes (requested by

Parks Operations).

• Ensure CPTED visibility principles are

adhered to (See Appendix G – Crime

Prevention through Environmental

Design (CPTED) Principles for Park and

Open Space Design for more information).

LAS Detail #: PK-0481.01 (bioswale)


Options: Permeable pavement, grass paving, rain

gardens, bioswales, storm chambers, soak-away

pits.

Notes:

• Ensure Parks Operations is supportive prior

to design.




(http://www.roadauthority.com/mpl/

mpl.asp?MPIShortName=Hamilton+MPL) for

approved ties and guards.

Options: See Appendix K – Approved Tree

Species for Parks and Open Spaces for lists of

approved tree species.

Notes:

• No monoculture plantings permitted. Consult

with forestry to determine min/max number

of species.

• Consult with Forestry to determine whether

trees are to be staked.

• 70-80mm caliper is preferred, 50mm

acceptable in certain circumstances.





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9.4 Coniferous Tree

9.5 Shrubs




(http://www.roadauthority.com/mpl/

mpl.asp?MPIShortName=Hamilton+MPL) for

approved guards.

Options: See Appendix K – Approved Tree

Species for Parks and Open Spaces for lists of

approved tree species.

Notes:

• 1.8-2.4m height is recommended, 1.5m

acceptable in certain circumstances.

LAS Detail #: PK-1140.01 (bare root shrub), PK-

1141.01 (potted shrub).


Options: Various species.

Notes:

• Shrubs are not normally permitted in parks.

Consult with Parks Operations to determine

acceptance

• Permitted in buffer plantings and within

stormwater management /LID situations





Appendix K – Approved Tree Species for Parks and Open Spaces

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Appendix K – Approved Tree Species for

Parks and Open Spaces


1. REASONING FOR SELECTION OF TREE SPECIES

This list has been compiled to aid in species selection within different planting areas

throughout the City of Hamilton. This list will serve to incorporate a greater diversification

within the Urban Forest and to maintain a healthier forest by meeting cultural requirements.

Selecting the right species for the right location will increase plant vigour and reduce the

incidents and severity of pest and disease problems.

Past practice has limited species diversity, adaptable species and their cultivars. This

approach has the potential to have a devastating affect through the possible outbreaks of

pest and/or diseases. Severe problems (Chestnut Blight, Dutch Elm Disease, Emerald Ash

Borer etc.) can devastate entire populations of trees. Through greater diversification, the

impact of such problems can be reduced.

Diversification should be maintained by limiting genus (e.g. Quercus) selection to no greater

than a total of 20% per project. If this is inappropriate for a specific project application,

approval to deviate from this percentage must be provided by Landscape Architectural

Services and Forestry Section.

A mix of evergreen and deciduous planting is permitted, but design must consider Crime

Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) best practices and an emphasis should

be placed on deciduous plantings.

This list does not include cultivars. The selection of cultivars can be utilized where external

requirements limit the planting of species from this list due to height restrictions, desired

shapes, size restrictions etc. Most cultivars have the same requirements as the species, but

this is not always true and because of this care should be taken in their selection.

All species within this list are known to be hardy in the City of Hamilton, Zone 6b (5 USDA)

and most species are native. The planting of native species is strongly encouraged, and the

planting of non-native species is not permitted in naturalized areas.

Contact the Landscape Architectural Services Section to confirm if any additions or deletions

from the approved list have been made. Other species may be considered for approval if it

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to permit trial plantings of new species or cultivars. Final approval of species through the

Forestry and Horticulture Section is required before any planting occurs on City of Hamilton

property.

Note: The City’s Forestry Section is currently in a temporary suspension of Maple

street tree planting to build diversity in our tree canopy.

2. STREET TREES

Please refer to the City of Hamilton’s Design and Preservation Standards for Working within

the Public Right of Way (latest version) for right-of-way design guidelines and approved

street tree species.

3. PARK TREES

Botanical Name Common Name Cultural Requirements Comments

Aesculus x carnea Red Horsechestnut

Prefers moist rich soils Non-native. Should be utilized more where room permits, selected cultivars superior to species.

Aesculus flava Yellow Buckeye/ Chestnut

Adaptable to soil types but prefers acidic. Tolerant of wet and dry conditions.

Non-native. Large yellow flowering ‘Buckeye’ as with all chestnuts can be messy.

Aesculus glabra Ohio Buckeye Full sun, partial shade. Prefers moist, well-drained rich soils.

Native. Dense foliage, difficult to grow grass under. Tends to be messy. Plant only where space permits.

Amelanchier canadensis

Serviceberry Sun or shade. Very adaptable.

Native. Pioneer tree, recommended for areas of limited space only.

Betula alleghaniensis

Yellow Birch Sun or part shade Native. Exfoliating barks adds interest. Yellow fall colour.

Betula lenta Cherry Birch Adaptable, prefers moist, rich slightly acidic soils.

Native, catalogued on Ontario’s Species at Risk list (2014).

Betula papyrifera Paper Birch Full sun, adapted to a wide variety of soils.

Native. Attractive bark and yellow fall colour. Struggles in polluted, difficult areas.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech/ Musclewood

Adaptable. Prefers moist, rich slightly acidic soils.

Native. Small tree with muscled bark.

Celtis occidentalis Hackberry Full sun. Prefers moist, rich soils but can grow in heavy, sandy or rocky soils.

Native, performs well under adverse conditions. Withstand cityscapes.

Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Katsuratree Full sun. Prefers moist, rich and well-drained soils. Prefers acid soils.

Non-native. Attractive tree for parks.



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Cercis canadensis Redbud Full sun, partial shade. Adaptable, prefers moist rich soils.

Native, recommended for areas of limited or sheltered space only. Specimen.

Cladrastis lutea Yellowwood Full sun, prefers moist rich soils. Tolerates variety of pH levels.

Non-native. Specimen with showy yellow flowers and yellow fall colour. Often poor crotch formation.

Cornus alternifolia

Pagoda Dogwood

Full sun, partial shade. Requires moist, well-drained, acid soils.

Native, small-tree. Interesting, broad, horizontal spreading branches.

Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood

Full sun, partial shade. Prefers moist rich acid soils.

Native, catalogued on Ontario’s Species at Risk list (2014).

Cornus kousa Kousa Dogwood Full sun, partial shade. Prefers moist rich acid soils.

Non-native. Flowers after leaf-out, not as showy as C. Florida.

Corylus colurna Turkish Hazel Full sun, partial shade. Prefers well-drained, loamy soil, pH adaptable.

Non-native. Good formal character for use in city conditions.

Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis

Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn

Full sun, pH adaptable. Tolerant of most soils but should be well-drained.

Non-native. Vigorous tree, thornless variety must be used.

Fagus grandifolia American Beech Full sun, partial shade. Prefers moist rich acid soils.

Native, will not stand compaction, prone to vandalism.

Fagus sylvatica European Beech Full sun, partial shade. Prefers moist rich acid soils.

Non-native. More tolerant of native, but generally concerns are the same.

Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffeetree

Full sun. Adaptable, prefers moist rich soils.

Native. Picturesque, bare-limbed. Pods and leaflets can be messy. Catalogued on Ontario’s Species at Risk list (2014).

Halesia carolina Carolina Silverbell


Non-native. Small tree.

Juglans cinerea Butternut Full sun. Adaptable, prefers moist rich limestone soils.

Native, catalogued on Ontario’s Species at Risk list (2014). *Consult with Forestry Section if plantings are being considered

Juniperus virginiana

Eastern Red Cedar

Full sun. Tolerant of adverse conditions, poor gravelly soils and high pH soils.

Native. Useful for windbreaks, as specimen and in groups.



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Liquidamber styraciflua

Sweetgum Full sun, partial shade. Prefers moist rich acid soils.

Non-native. Not pollution tolerant and may be prone to excessive damage if in exposed areas where temperature frequently reach -25 degrees Celsius or colder.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree Full sun, prefers moist well-drained loam.

Native. Needs a large, open space. Can be weak wooded. Specimen.

Maackia amurensis

Amur Maackia Full sun, adaptable to soil pH.

Non-native. Small, round-headed tree. Late summer flowers. Branches upright-arching-spreading.

Magnolia acuminata

Cucumbertree Magnolia

Full sun, partial shade. Prefers moist, rich slightly acid soils. Does not do well with drought or extreme wetness.

Native, catalogued on Ontario’s Species at Risk list (2014). Specimen, character tree. Needs large space due to massive, spreading branches in maturity.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Dawn Redwood Full sun, prefers moist, deep well-drained soils.

Ornamental well suited for open spaces in parks. Best suited in sheltered areas.

Morus rubra Red Mulberry Full sun to light shade. Prefers rich, moist soil.

Native, catalogued on Ontario’s Species at Risk list (2014). Difficult to find in nurseries.

Nyssa sylvatica Black Gum Full sun, partial shade. Prefers moist, rich, well-drained slightly acid soils.

Native. Excellent specimen tree. One of the most consistent native trees for red fall colour.

Ostrya virginiana Ironwood Full sun or partial shade. Often found in dry, gravelly or rocky soil.

Native. Handsome small to medium sized tree well suited for city conditions.

Pinus banksiana Jack Pine Full sun, grows in dry, sandy and acid soils too poor for most plants.

Native. Adaptable for windbreaks and mass plantings, especially in sandy soils.

Pinus strobus Eastern White Pine

Full sun. Prefers sandy, moist loam.

Native, tallest tree in eastern Canada. Excellent windbreak or specimen.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Full sun. Prefers moist rich soils.

Native. Prone to anthracnose. Tends to be messy and needs large area. Striking specimen in winter.

Platanus x acerifolia

London Planetree

Full sun. Adaptable, withstands pollutants.

Non-native. Prone to anthracnose. Plant where space allows.



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Pseudotsuga menziesii

Douglas Fir Full sun. Prefers well-drained, moist soils. Will not tolerate dry, poor soils.

Native. Ornamental under cultivation. Good as specimen or in groups. Not suited for windbreaks; does not withstand high-winds.

Ptelea trifoliata Hoptree Full sun, partial shade. Adaptable.

Native, catalogued on Ontario’s Species at Risk list (2014). Small tree, low-branching.

Quercus alba White Oak Full sun. Prefers moist rich acid soils.

Native. Slow growing large tree somewhat difficult to transplant. Plant only where space permits.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak Full sun. Prefers sandy limestone soils. Tolerant of city conditions.

Native. Large tree, plant only where space permits.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinquapin Oak Full sun. Prefers moist rich limestone sandy soils.

Native, medium sized tree. Plant only where space permits. Can tolerate high pH soils.

Quercus palustris Pin Oak Full sun. Prefers moist rich acid soils. Tolerant of wet soils. Avoid where pH is too high.

Native. Plant only where space permits. Iron chlorosis can be an issue for this species.

Quercus prinus Chestnut Oak Full sun. Prefers moist rich acid soils.

Native. May be difficult to source. Plant only where space permits. Slow-growing.

Quercus robur English Oak Full sun. Prefers moist rich acid soils. Pollution tolerant.

Non-native. Use for formalized setting only where space permits.

Quercus rubra Red Oak Full sun. Prefers moist rich acid soils. Pollution tolerant.

Native. Medium sized tree, plant only where space permits. Will develop chlorosis in high pH soils.

Quercus shumardii

Shumard Oak Full sun. Prefers moist rich acid soils. Tolerant of wet soils.

Native, catalogued on Ontario’s Species at Risk list (2014). Similar properties to Pin Oak.

Quercus velutina Black Oak Full sun. Prefers moist rich acid soils.

Native. Plant only where space permits. Similar properties to Red Oak.

Tilia americana American Basswood

Full sun, partial shade. Prefers deep, moist fertile soils. pH adaptable.

Native. Plant only where space permits. Struggles in high pollution areas.



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Tsuga canadensis Eastern Hemlock

Partial shade. Avoid windy sites and pollutant conditions. Moist well-drained soils, rocky sites and sandy soils.

Native. Good for groupings and as an accent plant. Does not tolerate city conditions.

Ulmus davidiana var. japonica Accolade syn. ‘Morton’

Accolade Elm Full sun. Excellent resistance to Dutch Elm. Well-drained soils, medium moisture.

Non-native. Tolerates city conditions. Good fall colour.

Ulmus spp. Elm Must be Dutch Elm Resistant.

*Consult with Forestry Section if plantings are being considered.

4. NATURALIZATION TREES

Please note: large shrubs are not included in this list and can be considered in naturalization

plantings where appropriate.


Abies balsamea Balsam Fir Sun, partial shade. Prefers well-drained, acid, moist soils. Does not tolerate pollution.

Native. Shallow rooted, often found in pure stands or with Black Spruce.

Aesculus glabra Ohio Buckeye Full sun, partial shade. Prefers moist, well-drained rich soils.

Native; conservation status of S1-extremely rare. Found native in bottomlands along banks of creeks and rivers.

Amelanchier canadensis

Serviceberry Sun or shade. Very adaptable.

Native, pioneer tree. Occurs naturally in bogs and swamps. Spreads by suckering.

Amelanchier laevis

Allegheny Serviceberry

Sun or partial shade. Tolerates rocky soils.

Native. Fruits are black and sweet and are attractive to wildlife.

Asimina triloba Pawpaw Sun, partial shade or shade. Prefers moist rich, slightly acidic soils.

Native; conservation status of S3-provincially rare to uncommon. Fruits useful for wildlife. Common in hardwood forests as understory tree and river bottoms.

Betula alleghaniensis

Yellow Birch Sun or part shade. Prefers moist, cool soils.

Native. Will not perform well in hot, dry areas.

Betula papyrifera Paper Birch Full sun, adapted to a wide variety of soils.

Native. Tolerates high pH soils better than River Birch.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech/ Musclewood

Adaptable. Prefers moist, rich slightly acidic soils., but will tolerate drier sites.

Native. Often found in woodland settings as understory tree. Will tolerate moist sites and periodic flooding.



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Carya cordiformis Bitternut Hickory

Partial sun. Prefers moist rich soils.

Native. Fastest growing of the hickories. Seeds are bitter, and some wildlife ignore them.

Carya glabra Pignut Hickory Intolerant of shade. Prefers well drained to dry, rich soils.

Native (locally rare); conservation status of S3-provincially rare to uncommon. Found along hillsides and ridges. Seeds are bitter.

Carya ovata Shagbark Hickory

Prefers rich, well drained loams but is adaptable to variety of soils.

Native. Seed is sweet and edible. Trees typically grow on lower slopes and alluvial soils, but also found on upland slopes and well-drained soils in lowlands and valleys.

Celtis occidentalis Hackberry Full sun. Prefers moist, rich soils but can grow in heavy, sandy or rocky soils.

Native (locally uncommon). Good for plains and prairies. Tolerates windy conditions.

Cercis canadensis Redbud Full sun, partial shade. Adaptable, prefers moist rich soils.

Native, excellent landscape woodland shrubby tree. Will not tolerate permanently wet conditions.

Cornus alternifolia

Pagoda Dogwood

Full sun, partial shade. Requires moist, well-drained, acid soils.

Native, small-tree. Useful for border plantings.

Corylus americana

American Filbert Full sun, partial shade. Prefers moist rich acid soils. Adaptable to varying soil pH.

Native (locally rare). Typically found along fencerows and the edge of woodlots. Tolerant of moist and dry areas.

Fagus grandifolia American Beech Full sun, partial shade. Prefers moist rich acid soils.

Native, climax species. Often found in stands of where it is the only species or with oaks and hickories.

Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffeetree

Full sun. Adaptable, prefers moist rich soils.

Native, catalogued as “threatened” species on Ontario’s Species at Risk list (2014). Occurs in deep, rich soils in bottomlands, deep ravines and moist slopes.

Hamamelis virginiana

Common Witchhazel

Full sun or shade. Prefers moist soil, avoid dry situations.

Native. Found in moist, shady areas along streambanks.



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Juglans cinerea Butternut Full sun. Adaptable, prefers moist rich limestone soils.

Native, catalogued as “endangered” species on Ontario’s Species at Risk list (2014). Seeds are sweet and edible. *Consult with Forestry Section if plantings are being considered

Juglans nigra Black Walnut Full sun. Prefers moist rich soils but can tolerate drier sites.

Native. Develops deep tap-root.

Juniperus virginiana

Eastern Red Cedar

Full sun. Adaptable to wide range of conditions, except shade.

Native. Useful in groupings, for screenings, shelter belts and windbreaks.

Larix laricina American Larch Full sun. Moist, well-drained, acid soils. Intolerant of pollution.

Native. Best on moist soils and in groves. Often found in boggy areas.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree Full sun, prefers moist well-drained loam.

Native (locally rare). Does not tolerate drought. Can be weak-wooded.

Magnolia acuminata

Cucumbertree Magnolia

Full sun, partial shade. Prefers moist, rich slightly acid soils. Does not do well with drought or extreme wetness.

Native, catalogued as “endangered” species on Ontario’s Species at Risk list (2014).

Morus rubra Red Mulberry Full sun to light shade. Prefers rich, moist soil.

Native, catalogued as “endangered” species on Ontario’s Species at Risk list (2014). Conservation status of S2-imperiled. Fruits are cherished by wildlife.

Nyssa sylvatica Black Gum Full sun, partial shade. Prefers moist, rich well-drained slightly acid soils.

Native (locally rare); conservation status of S3-provincially rare to uncommon. Found on dry ridges and abandoned fields. Sheltered locations preferred.

Ostrya virginiana Ironwood Full sun or partial shade. Often found in dry, gravelly or rocky soil.

Native, understory tree. Found on drier slopes of woodlands.

Picea glauca White Spruce Full sun. Adaptable. Native. Often found in stream banks, lake shores and adjacent slopes.



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Picea mariana Black Spruce Full sun, partial shade. Moist, well-drained alluvial bottoms.

Native (locally rare). Found on cold, sphagnum bogs, bog edges, wet depressions and swamps.

Pinus banksiana Jack Pine Full sun, grows in dry, sandy and acid soils too poor for most plants.

Native. Adaptable for windbreaks and mass plantings, especially in sandy soils.

Pinus resinosa Red Pine Full sun. Native. Variable adaptability.

Pinus strobus Eastern White Pine

Full sun. Prefers sandy, moist loam.

Native, tallest tree in eastern Canada.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Full sun. Prefers moist rich soils.

Native (locally rare). Typically found in bottomlands and long the banks of rivers and streams.

Populus deltoides Eastern Cottonwood

Full sun. Adaptable. Tolerates saline conditions and pollutants.

Native, short-lived. Useful for disturbed sites, like all poplar. Plant in areas not accessed by the public due to safety concerns from falling limbs.

Populus grandidenta

Big-toothed Aspen

Full sun. Adaptable, but prefers moist soils.

Native, fast-growing. Plant in areas not accessed by the public due to safety concerns from falling limbs.

Populus tremuloides

Trembling Aspen

Full sun, partial shade. Adaptable.

Native. Fast-growing, short-lived. Plant in areas not accessed by the public due to safety concerns from falling limbs.

Prunus pensylvanica

Pin Cherry Full sun, intolerant of shade. Adaptable.

Native, pioneer species, fast-grower. Useful nurse tree for disturbed sites similar to the Gray Birch.

Prunus serotina Black Cherry Full sun, prefers moist fertile soils.

Native. Best growth in fertile soils, but can be found on dry, gravelly or sandy soils in uplands.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Douglas Fir Full sun. Prefers well-drained, moist soils. Will not tolerate dry, poor soils.

Native. Needs open, sunny, roomy conditions. Do not use as an underplanting.

Ptelea trifoliata Hoptree Full sun, partial shade. Adaptable.

Native, catalogued as species of “special concern” on Ontario’s Species at Risk list (2014). Conservation status of S3-provincially rare to uncommon. Small tree, low-branching.



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Quercus alba White Oak Full sun. Prefers moist rich acid soils.

Native.

Quercus bicolor Swamp Oak Full sun. Prefers moist rich acid soils. Good drought resistance.

Native. Found in low lying areas, moist bottomlands and banks of streams.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak Full sun. Prefers sandy limestone soils. Adaptable.

Native. Found on sandy plains to moist alluvial bottoms and uplands.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinquapin Oak Full sun. Prefers moist rich limestone sandy soils.

Native. Found on dry limestone outcrops and rich bottomlands.

Quercus rubra Red Oak Full sun. Prefers moist rich acid soils. Pollution tolerant.

Native. Fast-growing. Can grow on rocky, hardscrabble soil near water.

Quercus velutina Black Oak Full sun. Prefers moist rich acid soils.

Native. Similar properties to Red Oak and species frequently hybridize together.

Salix discolor Pussy Willow Full sun. Prefers moist rich soils.

Native. Large, multi-stem shrubs to small tree. Typically found on moist sites along stream banks and in swamps.

Salix nigra Black Willow Full sun. Prefers moist rich soils.

Native. Typically found on moist sites along stream banks and in swamps.

Sassafras albidum Common Sassafras


Native, pioneer species. Often found on acidic, rocky soils. Tend to invade abandoned fields and form thickets.

Thuja occidentalis Eastern White Cedar

Full sun, partial shade. Requires a deep, well-drained soil. Tolerant of limestone soils.

Native, thrives in marshy loam. Useful as shelterbelt.

Tilia americana American Basswood

Full sun, partial shade. Prefers deep, moist fertile soils. Is pH adaptable.

Native. Found on the slopes of hills, in rich coves, along streams and in floodplain soils.

Tsuga canadensis Eastern Hemlock

Partial shade. Moist, well-drained, acid soils, rock bluffs or sandy soils.

Native. Does not tolerate city conditions. Abundant on slopes, mountainsides and most areas where drainage is adequate.


Appendix L – Park and Open Space Standard Detail Drawings

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Appendix L – Park and Open Space Standard

Detail Drawings

1. GENERAL

Standard road, watermain, and sewer details can be found in the City of Hamilton’s

Construction and Material Specifications Manual (C&MSM), latest version.

Landscape Architectural Services (LAS) keeps and maintains a library of standard park

details, and it is up to the developer and their consultant to ensure that they are using the

most recent versions. As such, it is recommended that the developer or their landscape

architectural consultant contact LAS at the start of the design process, for any proposed

park development, to obtain these details.

An index of these details and contact information for obtaining them can be found below.

2. INDEX OF STANDARD DETAILS

Drawing No. Description

0100 – Playing Fields and Courts

PK-0106.03 Double Bocce Court

PK-0109.03 Mini (Jr.) Soccer Field Layout

PK-0109.04 Mini (Jr.) Soccer Field Layout (Double Field)

PK-0110.01 Sr. Soccer Field Layout & Surface Drain

PK-0110.25 Champion Soccer Field Layout

PK-0111.02 Soccer Field Sub-Drainage

PK-0156.03 Category 3 Soccer Field Profile



PK-0156.06 COH Acceptable Soil Textures

0400 – Signage

PK-0400 Park Signage

0200, 0400 – Recreational and Athletic Equipment

PK-0210.01 Play Structure Drainage

PK-0215.01 Sr. Baseball Softball Field Foul Line Post

PK-0220.01 Sr. Baseball Softball Field Distance Markers

PK-0228.01 Spectator Bleachers

PK-0401 Multi-use Court Layout

PK-0402 Multi-use Half Court Layout



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Drawing No. Description

0400 – Sewers and Drainage

PK-0480.01 Swale

0600 – Curbs

PK-0621.01 Rolled Asphalt Curb

0700 – Paving and Surfacing

PK-0700.04 Asphalt Walkway Standard B

PK-0700.07 Concrete Bench Pad

PK-0700.08 Concrete Pad

PK-0700.10 Asphalt Walkway Standard A

PK-0708.01 Culvert Detail

PK-0710.09 Asphalt (Parking Lot)

PK-0720.01 Limestone Screening Walkway

PK-0757.01 Unit Paving

1000 – Fences and Bollards

PK-1010.03 Park Chain Link Fence - Black Vinyl 1500mm (5’) High

PK-1010.04 Park Chain Link Fence Gate – New Development

PK-1010.05 Park Chain Link Fence 1200mm (4’) High

PK-1010.06 Park Chain Link Fence – Galvanized Heavy Duty 1500mm (5’) High

PK-1010.07 Chain Link Fence – 2000mm (6.5’) High

PK-1010.08 Park Chain Link Fence – Galvanized 1500mm (5’) High

PK-1010.09 Park Chain Link Fence – Black Vinyl Coated 1200mm

PK-1020.10 Harbourfront Fence

PK-1070.03 Collapsible Bollard

PK-1073.01 Waterfront Bollard

1100 – Planting, Sodding and Seeding

PK-1100.01 Tree Hoarding – Streets

PK-1100.02 Tree Hoarding – Parks

PK-1105.03 Deciduous Tree Planting

PK-1105.04 Deciduous Tree Planting with Staking

PK-1110.02 Coniferous Tree Planting

PK-1125.01 Installation of Round Tree Grate

PK-1140.01 Bare Root Shrub

PK-1141.01 Potted Shrub

1400 – Lighting

PK-1433.03 Standard Park Light – Optima LED

PK-1433.04 Standard Park Light – York VL1 LED

PK-1440.04 West Harbourfront Light & Footing - 4.3 or 5.5m High Pole

1500 – Electrical

PK-1500.01 Conduit

1600 – Site Furnishings

PK-1622.02 Waterfront Bench

PK-1625.01 Concrete Bench

PK-1641.01 Waterfront Garbage Receptacle



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3. CONTACT INFORMATION

The most recent version of the Parks Standard Detail Drawings will be made available in PDF

format by request. Please forward requests to:

Jarrad Johnston, Technician

[email protected]

Landscape Architectural Services, Environmental Services

City of Hamilton, Public Works Department

77 James Street North Suite 400

Hamilton ON

L8R 2K3




Appendix M – Park and Open Space Standard Specifications

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Appendix M – Park and Open Space Standard

Specifications

1. GENERAL

Landscape Architectural Services (LAS) keeps and maintains a library of standard

specifications, and it is up to the developer and their consultant to ensure that they are

using the most recent versions. As such, it is recommended that the developer or their

landscape architectural consultant contact LAS at the start of the design process, for any

proposed park development, in order to obtain these specifications.

An index of these specifications and contact information for obtaining them can be found

below.

2. INDEX OF STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Spec No. Spec Name

01 14 13 Site Protection & Access

01 33 23 Shop Drawing Procedures

03 11 00 Concrete Formwork

03 20 00 Concrete Reinforcement

03 24 00 Fibre-reinforced Concrete

03 30 00 Cast-in-place Concrete

11 68 13 Play Equipment

11 68 23 Fitness Equipment

13 15 00 Spray Pads

13 34 23 Pre-fabricated Sun Shelter

26 05 00 Lighting & Electrical Works

31 22 13 Earthwork

31 22 19 Topsoil

32 11 23 Granular Base Course

32 12 16 Asphalt Concrete Paving

32 18 15 Fibre Play Surfacing & Subsurface Drainage

32 18 16 Rubberized Play Surface

32 31 00 Chain Link Fences & Gates

32 33 00 Site Furnishings

32 92 19 Seed

32 92 23 Sod

32 93 43 Tree Planting & Planting Beds


Appendix M – Park and Open Space Standard Specifications

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3. CONTACT INFORMATION

The most recent version of the Parks Standard Specifications and Special Provisions will be

made available in word format by request. Please forward requests to:

Jessica Brommer, Quality Control Technician

[email protected]

Landscape Architectural Services, Environmental Services

City of Hamilton, Public Works Department

77 James Street North Suite 400

Hamilton ON

L8R 2K3

